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Winter Storm Warning Goes into Effect Friday Night

The Pittsburgh area could receive 1/4-inch of ice accumulation and 1 to 4 inches of snow.

It's going to be a snowy weekend! And if you just shoveled your driveway or sidewalk, get ready to do it again.

The  has issued a winter storm warning for a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow in the Pittsburgh area, going into effect at 7 p.m. on Friday and ending at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The area is supposed to get one quarter of an inch of ice and 1 to 4 inches of snow in total. Friday night's low temperature is expected to be 24 degrees, with a high of 32 on Saturday.

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Snow likely will start before midnight on Saturday, followed by snow, freezing rain and sleet. New, overnight snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible.

During the day on Saturday, periods of snow, freezing rain and sleet before 3 p.m. are expected, followed by a slight chance of snow between 3 and 4 p.m. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible.

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Extremely hazardous travel conditions are expected, so motorists are asked to use caution and to be prepared.

Heavy ice accumulation can also put a lot of weight on tree limbs and power lines, causing them to fall.

Report snow or ice accumulation to the National Weather Service by calling 1-877-633-6772.

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