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Winter Storm Approaching Pittsburgh: Latest Snow Estimates
Forecasters are tracking a potentially potent storm expected to hit the Pittsburgh area on Saturday.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Keep that snow shovel handy. A winter storm will impact Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania on Saturday, although forecasters still don't agree on how significant snow accumulations will be.
State College-based AccuWeather is calling for wet snow Saturday afternoon, accumulating 2 to 4 inches, with rapidly deteriorating road conditions leading to slow and slippery travel. The total snow fall through Sunday evening is expected to be 3 to 6 inches.
Other forecasters predict the storm will pack far less punch.
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The National Weather Service expects no more than 2 inches of snow. While The Weather Channel said it continues to monitor the storm, it expects less than an inch.
Higher accumulation totals remain significantly larger for areas east and south of the city.
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The good news is that no matter how much snow falls, it likely will all be gone early next week. Forecasters are predicting a warming trend, with temperatures in the upper 30s to mid-40s on Monday and Tuesday.
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