Bundle up and get ready to embrace the Pittsburgh winter, folks, fully. The most recent forecast from the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh is doubling down on an already snow-laden season. In a report released on their website, the NWS confirmed that snow south and east of Pittsburgh has ended this morning. Despite a cold front sweeping through western Pennsylvania and parts of northern West Virginia, we can expect a respite from the flurries today and Monday thanks to some high-pressure babysitting the area.
Today's weather shift should provide a brief period to just maybe forget the shovels and salt we've become all too familiar with. Winds today might crank up with gusts around 20 mph courtesy of a surface pressure gradient, as noted by the NWS. Although the chill in the air might hang stubbornly, at least the skies will be void of snow for now. As the city winds down from our latest encounter with winter's breath, many may quickly appreciate the temporary dry spell forecasted for the near term.
However, the breather is precisely that—temporary. As if to dare us to lower our guard, the National Weather Service predicts another round of snow showers returning as soon as Monday night into Tuesday. Linked to a crossing cold front, these snow chances come with what could be significant wind—advised level gusts, particularly for our neighbors over in eastern Tucker County. It might not be quite as intense for the rest of us, but it is still something to button up for.
Looking further ahead, the NWS anticipates a mixed bag of precipitation rolling into our region. Snow prospects could tick up again on Wednesday, potentially offering another dose of winter workload. If you want to pull out lighter jackets as the week progresses, pump those brakes. Rain and snow could tag team again by Friday and Saturday, ensuring a continued chill in our forecast as January gives way to February.
Travel and commute advisories are light, with the NWS outlining VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions likely to hold through Monday. That said, as we edge into mid-week, the increased chances for precipitation might just wedge into our daily routines again, potentially leading to various restrictions.
