As Pittsburgh braces for a bout of winter weather, residents are advised to prepare for potential snowfall and extreme cold conditions. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued an Extreme Cold Advisory for areas north of the city and the higher elevations starting Saturday morning. According to their latest report, we can expect snowy conditions Friday through Saturday and a subsequent drop in temperatures that could break records.
Forecasts indicate that light, fluffy snow could accumulate between 1 and 3 inches in the lowlands, while the higher elevations might see 3 to 6 inches, with the possibility of greater snowfall in select zones. The National Weather Service stated, “Probabilities for Warning criteria snow (6+ inches) have decreased Friday over the ridges.” Furthermore, residents are warned of blowing snow due to the dry nature of the expected precipitation and gusty winds that could accompany the front.
Travel on Friday evening could be particularly difficult, as the snowfall is set to potentially impact the evening commute, with peak snow accumulation expected between 10am and 5pm. The onset of an arctic front later in the evening could bring even lower temperatures, and lead to snow squalls, rapidly decreasing temperatures, and limited visibility…