Pittsburgh Weather: Winds Picking Up With Cold Air Rushing In, Snow Squalls Creating Dangerous Conditions
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Snow showers continue to be possible into the afternoon.
Pittsburgh didn't see much snow through the morning commute, but snow Squalls are now making their way across the region.
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning until 11:30 a.m. for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler and Westmoreland counties, including I-279, I-376, I-579, I-76 near Pittsburgh. Drivers are being urged to use extreme caution on the roads and watch for rapidly changing conditions.
SNOW SQUALL WARNING: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler & Westmoreland Counties until 1130am. Brief, heavy snow will make for quickly deteriorating conditions & low visibility. Get the latest radar at https://t.co/gg6uaS8CJz pic.twitter.com/yOIe5cdV6n
— Ray Petelin (@RayPetelinWx) January 8, 2020
A snow squall warning is in effect until 11:30 AM EST for I-279, I-376, I-579, I-76 near Pittsburgh, PA. pic.twitter.com/9r3ExsYzrY
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 8, 2020
A Snow Squall Warning was issued just before 9 a.m. for some areas along I-80.
SNOW SQUALLS: Here is the general timing of that band of snow, over the next hour. Ir you are heading north of RT 422, take your time. Interactive radar here: https://t.co/gg6uaS8CJz pic.twitter.com/7Bn1FYjTe2
— Ray Petelin (@RayPetelinWx) January 8, 2020
Snow Squall Warning has been issued for parts of the area. Please be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions over the next few hours. #upwithKDKA #KDKAwx pic.twitter.com/Y7Np0pibhK
— Ron Smiley ???? (@RonSmileyWx) January 8, 2020
Snow totals nearer to the city won't amount to much of anything, but there are concerns due to temperatures hovering on both sides of the freezing mark in some places.
Expect a windy afternoon, with cold air rushing in. There are wind advisories posted for places to the southeast, just outside our coverage area, and we will likely see sustained wind speeds topping 20 mph along with gusts above 30 mph.
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Temperatures bottom out Thursday morning. It will be in the teens in Pittsburgh and even colder in the Laurel Highlands.
Several intense snowbands are moving near and along the I-80 corridor. Quick accumulations of 1 to 2 inches will be possible during the morning commute across the I-79 and I-80 corridors. pic.twitter.com/5McgcZ068N
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 8, 2020
The weekend is looking wet and warmer, so grab the umbrella if you have outdoor plans.
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