NWS Pittsburgh Weather Story

New Year's Eve Snow

Snowfall Rates

Winter SKYWARN on January 20th

Daily Weather Summary

Light snow returns this afternoon, slowly increasing in coverage and intensity through late afternoon. Heaviest snow accumulation is expected this evening and overnight, roughly between 7pm and 2am. 3-6 inches are possible in the Advisory, and 4-10 inches are possible in the Warning (PA/WV ridges). Localized higher amounts will be possible with snow bands and squalls.

Light snow returns this afternoon, slowly increasing in coverage and intensity through late afternoon. Heaviest snow accumulation is expected this evening and overnight, roughly between 7pm and 2am. 3-6 inches are possible in the Advisory, and 4-10 inches are possible in the Warning (PA/WV ridges). Localized higher amounts will be possible with snow bands and squalls.

Heaviest snowfall rates are expected between 7PM Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday. Reduced visibility and quick accumulation on roads is possible.

Join us for a FREE Winter Weather SKYWARN Talk on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm in Slickville, PA hosted by the Slickville VFD. More information can be found at weather.gov/pittsburgh/skywarn on how the NWS forecasts winter weather and the role local communities play in aiding forecast operations.

NWS Pittsburgh has six regional climate sites: Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT); Wheeling, WV (KHLG); Morgantown, WV (KMGW); Zanesville, OH (KZZV); New Philadelphia, OH (KPHD); and DuBois, PA (KDUJ). Additional climate information can be found on our Climate Page.