Mon Feb 17 12:20:00 UTC 2025: **Blizzard Warning and Winter Weather Advisories Issued for Pittsburgh Area**
**Pittsburgh, PA (February 17, 2025)** – A significant winter storm is impacting the Pittsburgh region, prompting blizzard warnings and winter weather advisories across multiple counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a blizzard warning for eastern Fayette and Westmoreland counties, along with Somerset County, northeastern West Virginia, and western Maryland, effective until 3 p.m. Monday. These areas are expected to receive an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow and experience wind gusts up to 50 mph.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Monday for Allegheny, Armstrong, and Clarion counties, with an expected additional snow accumulation of up to one inch. Wind gusts of up to 35 mph are also anticipated in these areas.
The severe weather has caused widespread school closures and delays across nearly 100 districts. High winds pose a risk of downed power lines and tree branches, potentially impacting the morning commute. In Clarion County, the East Brady Borough fire chief is monitoring the Allegheny River for potential ice jams.
The NWS also issued a cold weather advisory for Monday night through Tuesday morning, warning of wind chills as low as -10 to -15 degrees. Residents are urged to dress warmly and take precautions against the extreme cold.
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