Winter Weather Advisory 12/23/2024 18:28 for Pennsylvania, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 9:28PM EST until December 24 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 6:28pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 2:00am
Description: 
Heavy snow is expected overnight along and near Interstate 80. Although there is high confidence that snow amounts in the Interstate 80 area should remain at or below three inches, the heavy snow will fall in a short time period (just a few hours), leading to rapid buildup on roads. In the ridges, a brief burst of snow is possible just before sunrise, with a rapid transition to a prolonged period of freezing drizzle, which could lead to a light glaze of ice by late Tuesday morning. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. An initial burst of snow near sunrise, followed by a prolonged period of freezing drizzle. Total snow accumulation up to one inch and a light glaze of ice. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh.
Area Description: 
Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pittsburgh PA