Monday, March 25, 2013
A winter storm warning has been cancelled.
Pine and Richland woke up to a late blast of spring snow this morning. The most intense snow accumulations—about 3 to 5 inches total—are expected this morning, before diminishing this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Moon Township has cancelled a winter storm warning, but a winter weather advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. for southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties. A winter weather advisory means that snow will cause travel difficulties so use caution while driving.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A wintry mix of precipitation will affect the area.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for the Pittsburgh region, including the Pine-Richland area, until 2 p.m. Monday. Ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch and snow accumulations of up to 1 inch is possible. The snow and ice is expected to be most intense Monday morning and end by afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are possible due to sleet and ice-covered roads. Here's a more detailed look at the forecast: Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories here.
Monday, March 4, 2013
The National Weather Service is warning drivers of hazardous travel conditions.
Thus far, March is certainly doing its best to come in like a lion. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday for the Pittsburgh region. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are predicted, according to the weather service. The flakes are expected to start late Tuesday afternoon as a mix of rain and snow moves into the area. The most intense snow could fall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The weather could cause hazardous travel conditions due to snow-covered streets. Motorists should prepare for limited visibility on the roads. Temperatures will reach a high of 41 degrees Tuesday before dropping to 30 later in the evening, according to the service. How do you …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
NWS issues winter weather advisory.
Expect freezing rain and ice accumulations of about a tenth of an inch on Friday. That's the word from the National Weather Service. It issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The freezing rain is expected to begin between 6 and 8 a.m. and end between 1 and 3 p.m. (These are updated times.) The National Weather Service warns of hazardous travel conditions because of ice-covered roads. Winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are also forecast. A winter weather advisory means freezing rain will cause travel difficulties.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory.
By the time you get up Sunday morning, there could a few more inches of snow on the ground. A winter weather advisory for snow is in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday in Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and other parts of western Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. About 2 to 3 inches of accumulation is forecast, with 4 inches in the heaviest band from Beaver to eastern Westmoreland County, the weather service states. Hazardous travel conditions are expected because of rapid snow accumulation, snow-covered roads and limited visibility, according to the weather service. Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for the next few days: Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high …
Friday, February 1, 2013
National Weather Service forecasts hazardous travel conditions.
Two Clipper-type systems will mean lots of snow to Western Pennsylvania this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A winter weather advisory for snow is in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday. The weather service forecasts snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches; those totals could go as high as 6 to 10 inches in the higher ridge elevations. The snow will begin mid-morning Saturday and end Sunday evening, with the heaviest snow coming Saturday afternoon into midday Sunday, NWS states on its website. A winter weather advisory for snow means snowfall will cause travel difficulties—be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibility. If you have weather photos, please share them with your neighbors by posting them …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The storm is expected to begin after midnight.
There could be very little rush to the Monday-morning rush hour. The National Weather service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter-weather advisory from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday for most of Western Pennsylvania, including Pine and Richland Townships. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected overnight into Monday morning. Because of very cold ground and snow pack, roads and sidewalks are expected to be icy. Here is a more detailed look at the forecast: Please help us get to 1,000 Facebook “likes” by clicking here and “liking” us. Check out some of today's other top stories here.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
National Weather Service issued advisory Tuesday morning.
Just when you thought all the snow had melted, along comes another winter weather advisory. The National Weather Service said the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) until 10 a.m. Wednesday for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and surrounding areas. From one to two inches of snow is forecast with a light glaze of ice possible from freezing rain, according to the weather service website. Hazardous travel conditions are predicted because of the snow, sleet and ice. __________________________ Please help us get to 1,000 Facebook “likes” by clicking here and “liking” us. Check out some of today's other top stories here.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The National Weather Service issued the advisory for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and other counties in the region.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 5 inches of snow in its updated winter weather advisory issued at 10:05 p.m. Thursday. The weather service forecasts rain will change to light snow late Thursday and the snow intensity will increase Friday afternoon and night. Earlier story: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow and warns that travel will be difficult because of slippery roads and reduced visibility. The advisory is in effect from late Thursday night into Saturday for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and other counties in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region as well as Ohio and West Virginia. About 4 to 6 inches (UPDATE at 10:05 p.m.: 3 to 5 inches) of snow is expected to …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Travel could be difficult because of blowing snow and strong wind gusts.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended the winter weather advisory in effect for southwestern Pennsylvania until 1 p.m. Sunday. An accumulation of up to another inch of snow is forecast as snow showers continue through the morning, the weather service stated in an 8:56 a.m. announcement. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions. Winds from the west will be at around 16 to 18 mph with gusts up to 31 mph. The high temperature is expected to reach 24 degrees. Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the Pine-Richland area: Today: Snow showers likely and areas of blowing snow before noon, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers between noon and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of …
