Thursday, February 21, 2013
A winter weather advisory has been issued for our area.
Expect freezing rain and ice accumulations of about a tenth of an inch on Friday in the Pittsburgh area. That's the word from the National Weather Service, which issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect on Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The freezing rain is expected to begin between 6 and 8 a.m. and end between 1 and 3 p.m. The weather service warns of hazardous travel conditions because of ice-covered roads. A winter weather advisory means that freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Monday morning from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to change. Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to…
Monday, February 11, 2013
The National Weather Service issues the advisory.
You probably noticed this already, but it's windy out there. In fact, it is so windy that the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that is in effect until 3 a.m. on Tuesday for western Pennsylvania and its surrounding areas. How windy is it? The forecast calls for winds from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest winds are expected through 7 p.m. before gradually diminishing through the evening. Scattered tree and power line damage can be expected, the weather service states. Minor property damage is possible with the highest gusts. A wind advisory means that wind gusts greater than 45 mph are expected. Winds that strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Should you take any weather-…
Friday, February 8, 2013
Here's what the weather looks like through Monday morning.
The National Weather Service is warning that a major winter storm this weekend could severely impact most of the northeastern United States, but the Pittsburgh area looks to be safe. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Monday morning from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to change. Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to this article. Just click on one of the green "Upload Photos and Videos" buttons above! And please tell us about troubled spots in the comments section below! --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the (free) daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
Monday, February 4, 2013
The snow is expected to taper before midnight on Tuesday morning.
It could be a slippery rush hour on Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting that a quick-moving storm will move through western Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon and evening. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Tuesday afternoon from the National Weather Service: Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to this article. Just click on one of the green "Upload Photos and Videos" buttons above! And please tell us about troubled spots in the comments section below! --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
Friday, February 1, 2013
The National Weather Service forecasts hazardous travel conditions.
Two Clipper-type systems will mean lots of snow in western Pennsylvania this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A winter weather advisory for snow is in effect from 10 a.m. on Saturday to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The weather service forecasts snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, and those totals could go as high as 6 to 10 inches in higher-ridge elevations. The snow will begin mid-morning Saturday and end Sunday evening, with the heaviest snow coming on Saturday afternoon into midday Sunday, the NWS states on its website. A winter weather advisory for snow means that snowfall will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibility. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through…
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Snow and rain is predicted.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. The river at The Point is forecast to rise above 18 feet by Thursday evening, which will flood the Monongahela River Parking Wharf. The weather service forecasts the Ohio to crest at around 18.5 feet by early Friday morning and then fall below 18 feet by Friday evening. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Sunday night from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to change. Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to this article. Just click on one of the green "Upload Photos and Videos" buttons above! And please tell us about troubled spots in the comments …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Icy conditions followed by highs in the upper 50s.
There could be very little rush to the Monday morning rush hour. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday for most of western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh's South Hills area. A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected overnight into Monday morning. Because of a very cold ground and snow pack, roads and sidewalks are expected to be icy. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Wednesday night from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to change. Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to this article. Just click on one of the green "Upload Photos and Videos" buttons above! …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The blast of cold air that has engulfed the Pittsburgh region over the past few days will linger a little longer and is now expected to bring snow showers.
The blast of cold air that has engulfed the Pittsburgh region over the past few days will linger a little longer and is now expected to bring snow showers. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow in the city's South Hills area for late on Wednesday night and on Thursday morning. There is also a chance of snow on Friday afternoon. All of the showers could bring a half-inch to 3 inches before the weekend. The temperatures will remain bitterly cold with lows in the single digits on Thursday and wind chill values below zero. The temperatures will remain frigid on Friday and on Saturday. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Sunday from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to …
Monday, January 21, 2013
You'd better bundle up this week, as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to move into Pittsburgh. There is also a chance of snow on Monday and Tuesday in the South Hills.
You'd better bundle up this week, as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to move into the Pittsburgh region, including Baldwin-Whitehall. Dennis Sims, a meteorologist at Air Science Consultants in Bridgeville Borough, told Patch this past week that he expected the bitter temperatures to arrive in the city's South Hills area on Tuesday. Sims said that the middle of the week would have low temperatures in the single digits and highs in the teens. That forecast was backed up by the National Weather Service. Meteorologists there are also forecasting 1 to 2 inches of snow on Monday with a slight chance of snow on Tuesday. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Friday from the National Weather Service: This …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A winter weather advisory is in effect through Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Allegheny County beginning Tuesday night and lasting into Wednesday morning. Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected in our area, and the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday until 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Accumulation of 1 to 2 inches of snow along with a light glaze from freezing rain is expected. The weather could cause hazardous travel conditions due to snow, sleet and ice-covered roads. Motorists should use caution. Here's a look at, roughly, the Baldwin-Whitehall forecast through Wednesday night from the National Weather Service: This forecast, of course, is subject to change. Should you take any weather-related photos, contribute to Patch by adding them to…
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