Rain Turning to Snow Later Today

That biting rain falling this morning will likely turn into snow later this afternoon, and the amount of accumulation will depend on which side of the city you’re located.

Dan Krzywiecki, the chief meteorologist for , said the rain will gradually change to a snowy mix before turning to snow around rush hour. However, with warmer than usual temperatures this week, he expected the only accumulation to be in grassy areas.

“The ground temps are well above freezing, but as the air temperatures cool and approach freezing — that will be some time later this evening — there could be some slippery spots,” he said. “Plus, any water on the roads after the event could turn to ice.”

He expected the area north of the city near Butler County to receive no more than an inch of accumulation. Southern Allegheny County and northern Washington County will receive an inch of snow and “two inches is possible” on grassy areas, he said.

Krzywiecki said the real snow totals will be piling up in Greene County and southern Washington County. The counties in the Laurel Highlands to the east are expected to have the largest accumulations, which he anticipated could be four to eight inches.

Air Science Consultants is a private meteorology company on Prestley Road. Last year,  when warmer temperatures and rain threatened to cancel the Winter Classic at Heinz Field.