Pittsburgh Winter Storm Update: Thousands Remain Without Power

PITTSBURGH, PA — Duquesne Light has restored power to about 18,000 customers since a power winter storm brought strong winds, snow and plummeting temperatures into the region shortly before 6 a.m. About 7,000 remain without service.

Communities with the most outages include Collier, Findlay, Fox Chapel, Homestead, Munhall, Downtown Pittsburgh, Fineview, Sewickley and Wilkinsburg.

Duquesne Light said its crews have been challenged by hazardous road conditions; wind gusts causing safety issues for bucket truck workers making overhead repairs; and downed trees on power lines.

When responding to weather-related outages, Duquesne Light says it first focuses on restoring critical facilities such as hospitals, police and fire stations, followed by efforts to restore the greatest number of customers at one time.

As of 1:30 p.m., the temperature in Pittsburgh was three degrees below zero. This is the first sub-zero degree December day in the city since 1989. The current wind chill is 25 degrees below zero, a level that hasn't occurred since 2019.

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have opened warming centers at the following locations:

• Brentwood Community Room (beneath library) - Opening now through Christmas Day at noon.
• Dormont Community Room (lower level of municipal building) - Open now until power is restored.
• Pitcairn Hose Co. #1 (100 S. Center Ave.) - Open through Christmas Day.

• Verona Municipal Building available as needed due to utility loss, residents should call 911 for access.

• Brighton Heights: 3515 McClure Ave. (Until at least 4 p.m.)
• Homewood – 7321 Frankstown Ave. (Until at least 8 p.m.)
• Sheraden – 720 Sherwood Ave. (Until at least 7 p.m.)
• South Side – 12th and Bingham Streets (Until at least 4 p.m.)