Snow Triggers Pittsburgh Traffic Tie-Ups, School Delays

PITTSBURGH, PA - The winter weather advisory has expired, but overnight snow in the region prompted numerous school delays, slowed the morning commute and appears to have contributed to an accident that snarled traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The turnpike accident involving two tractor trailers occurred between the Cranberry and Butler Valley exits around 4 a.m. and initially prompted the closure of both eastbound lanes. The lanes since have reopened.

No major traffic accidents were reported in the Pittsburgh metro area during the morning rush hour, but traffic was moving slowly.

In Allegheny County, most school districts were on a two-hour delay.

The National Weather Service expects scattered snow showers to end this morning. The remainder of the day will see mostly cloudy skies with a high near 26. Winds will gust as high as 20 mph, triggering frigid wind chills.

The chance for snow returns on Friday, but the weather service is predicting accumulations of less than a half-inch.

Photo: Associated Press.