Snow - Finally - on the Way for Pittsburgh Region

And here we thought we'd end the year with a practically snow-free December.

While it was a green Christmas for folks in the Greater Pittsburgh region, weather forecasters are promising the rain falling across the area today will turn into the white stuff by late Tuesday evening.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday for all of Western Pennsylvania, including Butler, Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

A large storm system will push rain into the area Tuesday morning and could turn from a mix of rain and snow into snow, particularly in counties in the Interstate 80 area, the advisory said.

The weather service said snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches is possible.

Today’s high temperature will reach 39 degrees before falling into the lower 30s later tonight. It’s also going to get windy. Forecasters said winds from the west would be between 10 to 20 mph with gusts ups to 25 mph.

A winter weather advisory means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Drivers should be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibility. Report your snowfall accumulations to the National Weather Service by calling 1-877-633-6772.

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