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Pittsburgh, PA – The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reports that two rounds of winter weather will impact the region between Tuesday night and Thursday night, bringing light to moderate snowfall, especially north of I-80 and in the ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Forecast Overview:
- Round 1: Late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning — light snow, mainly north of I-80.
- Round 2: Wednesday evening through Thursday morning — additional snow and mixed precipitation in southern zones.
- Accumulations:
- 1–4 inches possible north of I-80 (DuBois, Clarion, Oil City).
- Up to 1 inch south of I-80, with rain mixing in limiting totals.
- 2–4+ inches possible in higher ridges near the PA/WV border, with additional advisories possible.
- Confidence: Medium in snow amounts; uncertainty remains in rain/snow mix zones.
Current Alerts:
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect for northern Pennsylvania counties including Clarion and DuBois.
- Winter Storm Watch: In effect for higher ridges of the central Appalachians; additional headlines possible as the system develops.
Travel Impacts:
- Expect slippery roads, especially during early morning commutes.
- Visibility reductions possible during heavier bursts of snow.
- Motorists should allow extra time and exercise caution on elevated or untreated surfaces.
Stay updated with the latest advisories at weather.gov/pbz or follow @NWSPittsburgh on social media for real-time updates.
