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 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. and end between 3 and 6 p.m. 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.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Didn't Phil say it was gonna be an early spring? Because the weather forecast for later this week definitely sounds like winter.
On Monday, it was in the 40s, with plenty of sunshine. Today? Things are gonna look a little different. Rain and snow showers are expected after 2 p.m., with about a half-inch of accumulation possible. After 3 a.m. Wednesday we could see another half-inch of precipitation. Then? "A frontal boundary will push into the area Thursday night into Friday, bringing a wintry mix to the area. Light accumulations of snow and ice area possible with this system," according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. For a full weather report, visit the National Weather Service website here.
Monday, February 4, 2013
It could be a slippery evening rush hour Monday with a couple of inches expected to fall before midnight.
It could be a slippery rush hour Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting a quick moving storm will move through the western Pennsylvania area Monday afternoon and evening. Here is a more detailed look at the forecast for the Pittsburgh area:
Friday, February 1, 2013
National Weather Service forecasts hazardous travel conditions.
Two Clipper-type systems will mean lots of snow is coming 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 …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The blast of cold air that has engulfed the Pittsburgh region over the past few days will linger a little longer and now is expected to bring snow showers.
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Thursday, January 24
The blast of cold air that has engulfed the Pittsburgh region over the past few days will linger a little longer and is now bringing snow showers. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow in the Pittsburgh area late Wednesday night and Thursday morning. There is also a chance of snow Friday afternoon. All the showers could bring 1 to 3 inches before the weekend. The temperatures will remain bitterly cold with lows in the single digits on Thursday and wind chill values below 0. The temperatures will remain frigid Friday and Saturday. Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. Friday: …
Monday, January 21, 2013
You better bundle up this week as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to move into Pittsburgh. There is also a chance of snow Monday and Tuesday in the South Hills.
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Monday, January 21
You better bundle up this week as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to move into the Pittsburgh area. Dennis Sims, a meteorologist at Air Science Consultants in Bridgeville, said that he expected the bitter temperatures to arrive in the South Hills on Tuesday. Sims said the middle of the week would have lows in single digits and highs in the teens. That forecast was backed up by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Meteorologists there are also forecasting 1 to 3 inches of snow on Monday with a slight chance of snow Tuesday. Look below to see a more detailed forecast… Monday: Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A mix of rain, snow and sleet are possible in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Washington County.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has posted the following weather forecast for the Canonsburg area. For the most recent weather updates, visit the National Weather Service page. If you have any weather photos that you would like to share with your neighbors, upload them here: Pics & Clips.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
How is it where you live? Share your photos with Patch!
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
The weather outside can be frightful or delightful, depending how you feel about the snowfall. Is it a winter wonderland where you live? A scenic postcard? Or a mess? Upload your photos and let us see the conditions around the region. Snow is in the forecast through Tuesday, so feel free to add more as the white stuff continues.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
As many as 5 inches of snow could fall today.
It might not be a white Christmas, but it could be a snowy day after. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning through Thursday morning. As much as 5 inches of snow accumulation is possible—with the white stuff falling at a rate of an inch an hour or more, according to the NWS website. "Snow will develop by mid-morning. A period of very heavy snow is likely from mid-morning into early this afternoon. Precipitation will taper to very light snow or freezing drizzle this evening," according to the weather statement. Drivers are reminded that the potential snow storm could cause hazardous travel conditions. Stay tuned to Peters Patch for further information as it becomes available.
Monday, November 26, 2012
A small snowstorm moving into the Pittsburgh area overnight could cause problems with the Tuesday morning rush hour commute.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
A small snowstorm moving into the Pittsburgh area overnight could cause problems with the Tuesday morning rush hour commute. Western Pennsylvania is expected to receive between a half-inch to just under an inch of snow by the time most people are waking up to head to work. Dennis Sims, a meteorologist at Air Science Consultants in Bridgeville, said light snow is expected to move into the area around 2 a.m. Tuesday and won’t end until just after the morning rush hour. “It should be just enough to make roads and bridge decks slippery,” Sims said of the Tuesday morning commute. “Just enough to be a pain in the butt.” He is anticipating less snow the farther north you go and more snow in the south and east. Sims said the Uniontown area could …
Donald Roessler
1:30 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013
I just came across this report on the WPXI website. It's something that I totally agree with. According to them we would need 8 feet of snow to replenish the groundwater enough from the drought conditions of the past few years. Here's a couple quotes from the article: "Despite getting some big storms last month, much of the U.S. is still desperate for relief from the nation's longest dry spell in… more ›