State of emergency declared in Pittsburgh as snowplows break down
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
When Mother Nature drops 11 inches of snow, some Pittsburghers break out the shovels. Others break out the snowboards.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closures and delays for Tuesday after a historic storm blew through, leaving inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as a massive winter storm system blanked the Pittsburgh area with snow. More flights were canceled Monday.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The impending winter storm surely poses issues for driving over the next few days, but it could also have major effects on transit.
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A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 10 to 15 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
This weekend's winter storm could bring the most snow western Pennsylvania has seen in a long time.
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
Along with expecting several inches of snow, Pittsburgh will also have cold temperatures.
Pittsburgh is preparing for a significant winter storm that's expected to dump inches of snow across the area this weekend.
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Usually, before a major storm, people race to pick up necessities like groceries, paper goods, medication and salt.
First responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania through 10 a.m. Thursday.
Pittsburgh is bracing for a big winter storm system this weekend. But as for how much accumulation the area will get, it's still too early to tell.
If your car struggled to start Tuesday morning amid Pittsburgh's bitter temperatures, you're not alone.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to fall near zero degrees with sub-zero wind chills.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing delays and closures in anticipation of temperatures that will feel like sub-zero on Tuesday morning.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
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