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Pittsburgh, PA – Drivers across western Pennsylvania are urged to avoid unnecessary travel this afternoon as a Snow Squall Warning remains in effect until 3:15 p.m. EST, bringing sudden whiteout conditions and dangerous road impacts.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the warning affects major roadways including I-76, I-79, I-279, and I-376 near Pittsburgh, as well as US-422 near Butler and New Castle. Snow squalls are capable of producing intense bursts of heavy snow, blowing snow, and rapidly dropping visibility, even though they may only last a short time…