Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia See Friday Snow as Quick Clipper Brings 1–4 Inches Into Saturday Morning
UNITED STATES — A fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia beginning Friday and continuing into early Saturday, according to National Weather Service data.
Forecasters indicate high confidence that snow will develop across the region, with total accumulations generally ranging from 1 to 4 inches, highest in elevated terrain.
What the Forecast Shows
Based on the National Weather Service Pittsburgh briefing:
- System type: Quick-hitting clipper
- Snow coverage: Widespread across the forecast area
- Expected totals: 1–4 inches region-wide
- Highest amounts: Higher elevations
The snow is expected to be dry and fluffy, meaning it will accumulate efficiently despite relatively modest liquid amounts.
Timing of the Snowfall
The timing outlined in the forecast is as follows:
- Snow begins: Friday
- Heaviest snowfall: Late Friday morning
- Snow continues: Friday night
- Tapering off: Saturday morning
This timing places the most impactful snowfall during daytime Friday into the overnight hours, increasing the risk for slick conditions.
Probability of Heavier Snow
The accompanying probability map highlights areas with a measurable chance of 3 inches or more of snow, particularly across:
- Eastern Ohio
- Western and central Pennsylvania
- Northern West Virginia
Probabilities are highest in and near higher-elevation terrain, consistent with the accumulation forecast.
Expected Impacts
While this is not a major winter storm, the forecast notes several factors that may still cause issues:
- Dry, fluffy snow can blow easily
- Accumulation on untreated roads is likely
- Higher elevations may see more persistent snow cover
- Travel impacts are possible Friday into early Saturday
Bottom Line
A Friday clipper system will bring 1–4 inches of dry, fluffy snow to parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with the most accumulation in higher elevations. Snow will be heaviest late Friday morning, continue through Friday night, and taper off Saturday morning.
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