Pittsburgh, PA – A fast-moving band of snow showers and squalls is sweeping southeast across western Pennsylvania tonight, bringing dangerous travel conditions and gusty winds.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, the cold front is producing brief but intense bursts of snow, with visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less in affected areas. The system could deliver up to one inch of accumulation in less than an hour, along with wind gusts reaching 40 mph.
Meteorologists have identified the main band of concern stretching from New Castle and Butler through the Pittsburgh metro area and into parts of Washington, Wheeling, and Morgantown.
Officials urge drivers to delay travel if possible, as conditions can deteriorate suddenly with near whiteouts and slippery roads. “Use extreme caution if driving through snow squalls,” the NWS warned in a 9 p.m. update.
The squalls are expected to move out of the region later tonight as colder air settles in behind the front.
Travel tip: If caught in a squall, slow down immediately, turn on headlights, and avoid sudden stops to reduce collision risk.
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