The National Weather Service has issued a cold forecast for Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, predicting heavy snowfall, particularly for those living in the Laurel Highlands or higher elevations in West Virginia. A “strong cold front” is expected to deliver much colder weather and possibly a rain-snow mix through Saturday, according to the most recent regional forecast discussion.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, temperatures are predicted to decrease significantly starting today, with 850 mb temperatures dropping from -3 to -8 degrees Celsius by tonight. This morning, gantries of rain and snow will move across the area; for people who are not in the higher elevations, the precipitation will probably mostly turn into snow. On the other hand, they anticipate all-day snowfall in West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s higher hills.
The snowy conditions aren’t going to improve as Saturday night and evening draw near, especially if you’re in the highlands. According to the National Weather Service, “snow should diminish in coverage this evening for areas outside of the higher terrain,” The world is going to get colder for those who live at elevations, though, because of “efficient snowfall in these areas.” Additionally, be prepared for wind gusts of up to 45 mph in West Virginia’s highest hills and 30-35 mph in other areas.
As we go into the latter portion of the weekend, it looks like the wintry mix will taper off. Sunday is expected to be dry before another round of erratic weather begins on Monday and lasts until the middle of the week. Light accumulations are advised, mostly at night in locations with lower elevations. The highlands, on the other hand, are predicted to see substantial accumulations of 6–12 inches, with the highest peaks in West Virginia perhaps collecting 10-15 inches.
Be prepared for some travel inconvenience if you’re flying. Because of the dampness and chilly air this morning, ceilings progressively dropped to MVFR. With westerly wind gusts increasing in pace during the day, visibility may be negatively impacted by the snow showers in the aviation industry, potentially affecting flights.
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