Starting off with today's weather, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for northern West Virginia, effective from 10 AM this morning through 1 AM EST Wednesday. According to the forecast, regions north of Pittsburgh could see some slick spots on the roads early this morning due to light snow, with more noticeable effects happening this afternoon as 1 to 3 inches of snow are expected—a situation to keep an eye on if you're traveling across the Preston/Tucker County ridges. While Pittsburgh itself might escape the brunt of the snow, areas along and south of the I-70 corridor are in line for impact this afternoon and into the evening with "accumulating snow," the National Weather Service warned.
Looking ahead to the week, the weather narrative remains wintry. Come Friday, a new battle with the elements begins as another system is expected to bring widespread snow across the region, meaning those Pittsburghers getting comfortable with a dry Thursday are in for a change. The snow is forecasted to continue into early Saturday morning, resulting in potential accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh. With the snow comes disruptions, and authorities are likely to issue further winter weather advisories in the coming days.
Additionally, a potent cold front will usher in single-digit temperatures and below-zero wind chills as it passes early Saturday morning. Gusty winds are also in the mix, with a high probability of exceeding 30 mph Friday afternoon into Saturday. The combination of these factors may bring about the necessity for Cold Weather Advisories, as the service anticipates the risk of such severe conditions, the advisory stated.
For the aviation sector, the forecast calls for MVFR ceilings persisting into the night, with prevailing light snow and flurries earlier today. MGW, in particular, should brace for an inch or two of snow accumulation this afternoon and evening. As the week progresses, a transition to VFR is expected on Wednesday and Thursday with high pressure building in, but another dip into IFR is on the menu late Thursday through Friday with the approach of the cold front.
