Wintry weather expected for Pittsburgh region Monday
It’s springtime on the calendar, but the weather outside says winter.
A mix of snow and rain is expected for the Pittsburgh region Monday afternoon, according to AccuWeather.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh expects winter weather Monday into Tuesday.
Messy wintry weather is expected today into Tue. Rain will move in from the SW later this morning, changing over to a mix of cold rain & snow by this afternoon (with initial ice/freezing rain across portions of the higher terrain). pic.twitter.com/AJm5kYuvM1
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) April 18, 2022
Most areas may get up to an inch of snow, although the ridges of Westmoreland County could see up to 4 inches of snow and a tenth of an inch of ice, WPXI reports.
❄️ APRIL SNOW!? Winter has one more gasp left in it before we try to completely close the book on snow for the season!
Here's what you can expect: https://t.co/hFkErIbK9c pic.twitter.com/8mCVDk7ixT
— WPXI (@WPXI) April 18, 2022
The region can also expect wind gusts of up to 35 mph. Drivers should anticipate icy road conditions.
Wintry weather won’t last long, however. This weekend, temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to climb to the high 70s and low 80s.
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