A prolonged light snow event in Western PA is expected Thursday, with some snow making it east over the mountains. Temperatures well below freezing along with a very low sun angle this time of year will mean that any snow that falls will stick to all untreated surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for all of Western PA, with Winter Storm Warnings in the Laurel Highlands. Upsloping will occur there, resulting in localized accumulations of 7″ expected near Seven Springs.
Winter Weather Timing
Light snow will push into Western PA around or just before sunrise Thursday. The Thursday morning commute won’t be bad, but rather the afternoon commute. Light to moderate snow will continue to push east Thursday morning and into the afternoon, with the focus still on Western PA for consistent banding.
Some snow showers will make it over the Alleghenies, but accumulations in Central and Eastern PA will be very light. Despite that, slippery conditions are possible around dinnertime Thursday in much of PA. Snow will taper off Thursday evening.
Below is Hi-Res NAM Future Radar for the duration of this event, with the timestamp in the upper left corner.
FINAL CALL SNOWFALL FORECAST FOR THURSDAY
Area A: Snowfall accumulation of 3 – 6″ expected. Snow-covered roads are expected Thursday.
Area B: Snowfall accumulation of 2 – 3″ anticipated. Untreated roads will become snow-covered Thursday, leading to slick travel.
Area C: Snowfall accumulation of 1 – 2″ expected. Slippery travel conditions possible after several hours of light snow.
Area D: Snowfall accumulation of a coating to 1″ anticipated. Slippery travel conditions possible on secondary roads.
Don’t forget to share this forecast with friends and family who will be out and about Thursday.
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