Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western PA on Sunday

Today’s Impact Day is marked by scattered light snow showers, particularly in the afternoon. While most areas will see accumulations under an inch, visibility could become a concern due to increasing wind gusts. The weather remains chilly and dry for the Steelers’ wild card game on Monday night.

Temperatures will remain steady in the lower 30s today. However, the afternoon will bring blustery conditions with strong wind gusts ranging from 25 to 35 mph. These winds will cause wind chills to drop into the teens during the afternoon.

More scattered snow is expected this afternoon, with the possibility of isolated snow squalls that can reduce visibility and lead to quick light accumulations. Most of western Pennsylvania may receive around half an inch of snow, with locally higher amounts possible along the I-80 corridor and in the Laurel Highlands.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of Western Pennsylvania starting Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. on Sunday to 1 a.m. on Monday for the Higher Elevations of Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Cities such as Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, and Ohiopyle are included in the advisory area. Snowfall is expected, with accumulations between two to four inches. Wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 40 miles per hour.

The weather will remain chilly but dry for the Steelers’ game on Monday. It will stay breezy through the afternoon, with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s under intervals of sunshine and clouds. Once the sun sets, the wind will ease. The Steelers and Texans will start their game with temperatures closer to freezing.

Rain to snow chance mid-week

Tuesday will be slightly milder, with temperatures pushing into the upper 40s. A new system is expected on Wednesday, bringing mostly rain. However, there is a possibility of a brief period of mixing for areas north and east. Colder air will move in behind the system, leading to lingering flurries and light snow, especially south of Pittsburgh, on Thursday. Highs will drop back below freezing during this time.

TODAY – Impact Day

• Scattered light snow and isolated snow squalls.
• Blustery conditions with winds gusting between 25-35 mph.
• High temperature: 33°, wind chills in the teens late in the day.

TONIGHT:

• Breezy with partly to mostly cloudy skies.
• Low temperature: 27°.

MONDAY:

• Breezy through the afternoon with intervals of sun and clouds.
• High temperature: 38°, low temperature: 28°.

TUESDAY:

• Milder with increasing clouds.
• High temperature: 48°, low temperature: 39°.

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