PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It will be another cold day with below normal highs close to freezing.
We will have a weak disturbance that will move this afternoon, bringing sparse snow showers and even a winter mix to the south and east areas, but the good news is that the models have reduced snow totals so little or no accumulation is expected.
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The only concern is with slippery roads on bridges and overpasses and any untreated surfaces.
The dry air moves on Sunday, so it will be a quiet day before a lot of snow at the beginning of the week.
The various waves of snow that we are seeing arrive late on Sunday and last until Tuesday!
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From Monday to Tuesday there are still uncertainties.
What we do know is that a large area of low pressure will be affecting us, but where cutting for rain and snow is important.
Monday morning, for anyone traveling to the location, try to run through the heavy snow by taking an inch or more in a short period of time.
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There will be a short break in the afternoon when we enter a dry place and then more snow, sleet and even freezing rain / rain will move from the south.
It all depends on how far north the hot air reaches, because it can bring down the total snowfall.
Areas north of I-80 are expected to be completely snowy with significant amounts of snow, while areas south and even in Pittsburgh will see this mixture of hail and even freezing rain.
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It is still too early to exactly decrease the amount of snow that is on the way, but we will be affected and the trip will be dangerous.
The models are aiming for about 3-6 ″ in our region for Monday, with larger quantities to the north and even some ice buildup mixed with it.
The system appears to shut down on Tuesday afternoon and evening and then dry on Wednesday.
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Another big thing is a new freeze on Wednesday morning, as lows appear to fall close to single digits before we see the hottest day in a while on Thursday, with highs from mid to over 30 years, but another mix of winter tracks across the region towards the end of the week.
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