Pittsburgh, PA – Drivers across western Pennsylvania are facing dangerous travel conditions this morning as multiple snow squall warnings remain in effect, bringing sudden whiteouts, rapidly falling snow, and slick roadways across major highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow squall warning is in effect until around noon Monday for portions of Venango, Forest, Clarion, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland, and surrounding counties. Additional warnings also extend into eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia, impacting a wide regional corridor.
Snow squalls are short-lived but intense bursts of snow that can cause near-zero visibility within minutes, especially along highways. The NWS warns that conditions can deteriorate rapidly with little advance notice, making travel particularly hazardous during the late morning commute.
The warnings include major travel routes such as I-70, I-79, I-376, I-470, US-40, US-62, US-250, and US-322, where sudden whiteout conditions have already been reported in some areas. Gusty winds may further reduce visibility by blowing snow across roadways.
Forecasters say impacts may include chain-reaction crashes, spin-outs, and sudden slowdowns, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads. Motorists are urged to reduce speed immediately if encountering heavy snow and to avoid abrupt braking.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor weather alerts closely through midday, as conditions may improve quickly once squalls pass but can worsen again just as fast.
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