Pittsburgh Faces Snowfall and Overnight Subzero Temperatures Today

The Pittsburgh region is bracing for another wave of severe winter weather. Snow and plunging temperatures are forecast for today, adding to the already significant accumulation from recent days.

Pittsburgh’s Snowfall Forecast

Today, the area is expected to receive between one to two inches of new snow. This will compound the 11 inches collected from the recent January 25 snowstorm.

Temperature Drop and Wind Chill

As night falls, Pittsburgh will experience an extreme cold snap. Overnight temperatures are predicted to drop below zero, with wind chill factors reaching as low as -15 degrees. Saturday’s daytime high will hover around just 13 degrees, further plunging to -3 degrees again overnight.

Weather Outlook

However, some relief may be on the horizon. By Monday, temperatures are expected to rise to a high of 30 degrees. Even more promising, Tuesday could see temperatures climb into the 40s.

Expert Insights

Colton Milcarek, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, notes that while the upcoming warmth will help, it may not be sufficient to melt the remaining snow. “We’re going to need a little more than this to see some of that snow melt,” he stated, emphasizing the need for extended warmer temperatures and rainfall to ease the ongoing winter challenges.

Conclusion

Pittsburgh residents should prepare for continued wintry conditions. Keeping parking chairs and snow shovels handy will be essential as the cold persists this weekend.