Alert archive / West Virginia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 17, 2018, 1:57 AM EST for Monongalia County, Preston County, Tucker County, West Virginia; Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Feb 17, 2018, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. 12 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2018, 1:57 AM EST (06:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2018, 2:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2018, 3:58 AM EST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
Counties Fayette County, PA, Monongalia County, WV, Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 4:39 PM EST | SNOW 1.3 | East Millsboro, PA | |
| Feb 17, 4:48 PM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Morgantown, WV | |
| Feb 17, 4:55 PM EST | SNOW 2.4 | Connellsville, PA | |
| Feb 17, 5:07 PM EST | SNOW 1.7 | 2 E Everettville, WV | |
| Feb 17, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Eglon, WV | |
| Feb 17, 5:38 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Uniontown, PA | HIGHER AMOUNTS NOTED HEADING EAST TOWARDS NEMACOLIN. |
| Feb 17, 5:53 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Valley Point, WV | |
| Feb 17, 6:40 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 S Morgantown, WV | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 4 Se Davis, WV | |
| Feb 17, 8:31 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Republic, PA | |
| Feb 17, 9:38 PM EST | SNOW 4.2 | 4 Nw Ohiopyle, PA | |
| Feb 18, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | 5 Se Champion, PA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 102 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 834 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 116 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -128 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 18 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
426 WWUS41 KPBZ 170657 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 157 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 MDZ001-WVZ512-514-171500- /O.UPG.KPBZ.WS.A.0002.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 157 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-076-WVZ510-171500- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, and Coopers Rock 157 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, particularly on the highest peaks. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges Counties. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
7 follow-up statements
571 WWUS41 KPBZ 170908 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 408 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 MDZ001-WVZ512-514-171715- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 408 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-076-WVZ510-171715- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, and Coopers Rock 408 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges Counties. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
466 WWUS41 KPBZ 171705 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1205 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 MDZ001-WVZ512-514-180115- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1205 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-076-WVZ510-180115- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.180217T1900Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, and Coopers Rock 1205 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges Counties. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
894 WWUS41 KPBZ 172102 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 402 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 PAZ076-WVZ510-180515- /O.UPG.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Including the cities of Champion, Ohiopyle, and Coopers Rock 402 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Fayette Ridges County. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ MDZ001-WVZ512-514-180515- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 402 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ OHZ069-PAZ016-022-023-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-509-180515- /O.EXA.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Monroe-Jefferson-Armstrong-Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette- Marshall-Wetzel-Monongalia- Including the cities of Woodsfield, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Moundsville, New Martinsville, and Morgantown 402 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-180515- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges- Including the cities of Ligonier and Donegal 402 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Westmoreland Ridges County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
787 WWUS41 KPBZ 172112 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 412 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 MDZ001-PAZ076-WVZ510-512-514-180515- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 412 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Fayette Ridges County. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ WVZ021-180515- /O.EXA.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Marion- Including the city of Fairmont 412 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Marion County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-180515- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges- Including the cities of Ligonier and Donegal 412 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Westmoreland Ridges County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ OHZ069-PAZ016-022-023-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-509-180515- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Monroe-Jefferson-Armstrong-Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette- Marshall-Wetzel-Monongalia- Including the cities of Woodsfield, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Moundsville, New Martinsville, and Morgantown 412 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
210 WWUS41 KPBZ 172257 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 557 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 MDZ001-PAZ076-WVZ510-512-514-180700- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 557 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Fayette Ridges County. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ WVZ511-513-180700- /O.EXA.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George 557 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-180700- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges- Including the cities of Ligonier and Donegal 557 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Westmoreland Ridges County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ OHZ069-PAZ016-022-023-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509-180700- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Monroe-Jefferson-Armstrong-Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette- Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Including the cities of Woodsfield, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown 557 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
078 WWUS41 KPBZ 180547 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1247 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 OHZ069-PAZ031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509-511-513-180700- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Monroe-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion- Monongalia-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Woodsfield, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George 1247 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for advisory level snowfall has ended. $$ MDZ001-PAZ076-WVZ510-512-514-180900- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1247 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Fayette Ridges County. In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ074-180900- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Westmoreland Ridges- Including the cities of Ligonier and Donegal 1247 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Westmoreland Ridges County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ016-022-023-180900- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Jefferson-Armstrong-Indiana- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, and Indiana 1247 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Jefferson, Armstrong and Indiana Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$
079 WWUS41 KPBZ 180858 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 358 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 MDZ001-PAZ076-WVZ510-512-514-181000- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Garrett-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, Grantsville, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 358 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Warning criteria snowfall is no longer expected. $$ PAZ016-022-023-074-181000- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Jefferson-Armstrong-Indiana-Westmoreland Ridges- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Ligonier, and Donegal 358 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Advisory criteria snowfall is no longer expected. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 17, 1:00 AM EST, 57 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 1:00 AM EST, 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
100 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A quick moving system brings snow to most locations Saturday
afternoon and evening. Next week should be warm and wet.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
No changes to the overnight period.
Moisture starts to increase from the southwest today. This
will allow for mid and high clouds to increase from the
southwest this morning. This will allow for temperatures to
remain in check going into the latter half of the day as deeper
moisture again increases.
A short wave trough looks to shift through the lower Great
Lakes by the end of the day with the right entrance region of
the upper jet set to track straight through the area. A
bifurcated frontogenetical maxima field suggest one weakening
areas of 850-700 mb frontogenesis translates northeastward
across the eastern CWA through the late afternoon and early
evening hours while a second and much stronger one follows the
redeveloping surface low across the Appalachians. This results
in a heavier swath of QPF across the far southeastern portion of
the CWA. It is in this area that the forecast gets the
trickiest and thermal profiles come into play quite strongly.
NAM and GFS thermal profiles aren't a lot different going into
the afternoon and evening hours. They would suggest that enough
warm air creeps into the boundary layer west of the terrain to
at least mix with rain in places like Morgantown, Uniontown, and
Parsons. However, farther west and in the terrain itself,
precipitation would be mostly snow. That said, the ground isn't
that cold anymore after all of the rain, and temperatures will
be marginal. Snow ratios have been adjusted accordingly, and
accumulation potential, especially during the daytime hours, has
been held back significantly other than in the highest terrain.
Even with that in mind, snow amounts from this afternoon into
the evening will likely yield at least widespread advisory
accumulation in the terrain, with possible warming criteria on
the highest peaks.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Deeper moisture departs to the east tonight. This yields a
questionable moisture profile as the dendritic layer dries out,
upslope flow remains, and precipitation is still probable to be
falling. This may yield a period of freezing drizzle, however
given the proximity of the lifting profile to the bottom of the
dendritic layer, it would seem poorly formed flakes are more
likely in the terrain than freezing drizzle at the moment.
Dry weather Sunday and most of Sunday night, with the bulk of
precipitation waiting until Monday to move into the area from
the west. Temperatures will be on the rise through the period,
with highs in the 40s on Sunday and 50s/60s on Monday.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Upper level pattern should allow for the chance of precipitation
to continue through much of the week. The warmest temperatures
should occur on Tuesday before a cold front moves through on
Wednesday, with locations from Pittsburgh south likely to reach
70 degrees ahead of the front.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The broken to overcast stratocu layer will take most of the
night to dissipate as subsidence helps to erode the clouds from
the northeast. Ongoing restrictions will ease by dawn, with
light winds expected.
Clouds will increase this afternoon as moisture surges nwd
ahead of an approaching disturbance. Snow will impact many
terminals by afternoon with some rain possible around MGW.
OUTLOOK...MVFR conditions will continue Saturday night and again
Monday into Tuesday.
&&
.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through late tonight
for MDZ001.
OH...None.
PA...Winter Weather Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST
Sunday for PAZ074-076.
WV...Winter Weather Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST
Sunday for WVZ510.
Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through late tonight
for WVZ512-514.
&&Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 7:10 PM EST, 6 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 710 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 MDZ001-WVZ512-514-180015- Garrett-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- 710 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Maryland and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029- 031-073-075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-511-513-180015- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson-Muskingum- Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler- Clarion-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene- Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion- Monongalia-Preston-Western Tucker- 710 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, southwest Pennsylvania, west central Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and northern panhandle of West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. PAZ074-076-WVZ510-180015- Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- 710 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 7:09 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PBZ | Preston, Tucker | 7 hr |
| Feb 16, 7:09 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PBZ | Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Preston, Tucker, Wetzel | 33 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.