Pittsburgh to Morgantown Could See Up to 1 Inch of Early-Morning Snow Thursday as Quick System Moves Through the Region
PITTSBURGH, PA — A fast-moving weather system is set to deliver a coating of snow to western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia early Thursday, with up to 1 inch of accumulation expected before noon, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh.
Snow Begins After Midnight, Reaching Pittsburgh by Early Morning
Forecasters say the first flakes will develop shortly after midnight along the I-80 corridor, before steadily spreading south into Pittsburgh, Zanesville, Wheeling, and surrounding areas by 3 a.m. Snow is expected to reach Morgantown by around 6 a.m., lining up directly with the early-morning commute.
Accumulation is expected to remain light — typically 0.5 to 1 inch — but the timing of the snowfall could create slippery travel conditions during the busiest hours of the morning.
Light Totals, But Hazardous Travel Conditions Possible
Even though snowfall is not expected to be heavy, meteorologists caution that untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses may become slick due to temperatures staying in the upper 20s and low 30s throughout the event.
Forecast probability maps show a 40–60% chance of at least 1 inch of snow in cities such as Butler, Latrobe, Indiana, and Uniontown, with the lowest chances near the Ohio state line.
Drivers heading to work, school, or early appointments are advised to allow extra time, reduce speed, and prepare for sudden drops in traction as snow begins accumulating before sunrise.
Snow Tapers by Late Morning With Clearing Skies Ahead
The NWS expects snowfall to diminish by late Thursday morning, though a few lingering flurries could continue into the early afternoon. By mid- to late afternoon, drier air moving in from the west should help skies gradually clear, improving travel conditions across the region.
Temperatures will remain seasonably cold, keeping some icy patches in shaded or untreated areas even after the snow ends.
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