Pittsburgh, PA – A powerful blizzard is sweeping through parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous conditions expected to last until 3 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, Eastern Preston and Tucker Counties in West Virginia could see between 5 and 10 inches of snow with wind gusts reaching 65 mph. These conditions are expected to cause whiteouts, making travel nearly impossible and dangerous, particularly during the Monday morning commute.
In Pennsylvania, Somerset County and the higher elevations of Westmoreland and Fayette Counties are also under a blizzard warning. Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches, especially in ridgetop areas, along with 50-65 mph winds, could bring down trees and power lines, leading to outages and travel disruptions.
Maryland’s Garrett County and parts of Grant and Pendleton Counties in West Virginia will face similar conditions with snow totals ranging from 4 to 9 inches and gusts up to 65 mph.
Officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel, prepare emergency kits, and monitor road conditions through resources like 511pa.com. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, causing rapid freezing on roads. Power outages and reduced visibility are likely through Monday afternoon.
