Weather Service Warns Of Possible Driving Hazards Today In Western PA

PITTSBURGH, PA — Western Pennsylvania got its first taste of winter Wednesday with a blast of cold air entering the region and the first snowflakes of the season in the Pittsburgh area. Counties north and east of the city were seeing snow accumulations.

In a special weather statement shortly after 6 a.m. the National Weather Service said Southeastward-moving lake-enhanced snow showers will impact the morning commute in counties generally north and east of Pittsburgh this morning, with the heaviest moving across Butler County. Portions of Interstates 79 and 80 will be affected.

A quick coating of around an inch is possible on roads this morning where the snow is heaviest, and visibility may be reduced to below a mile at times. The weather service is advising that if you're driving through a snow band, slow down and increase the distance between your car and those that surround you.

Occasional snow showers will continue through the morning, becoming less intense and less likely to cause accumulation by late morning.

In the Pittsburgh metro area, the forecast calls for rain and snow showers mixed today with a high temperature only in the upper 30s. It will be a blustery day, with northwest winds of up to 14 mph.