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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 10, 2021, 3:31 AM EST for Preston County, Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 10, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 2 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 10, 2021, 3:31 AM EST (08:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 10, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 11, 2021, 8:47 AM EST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
Counties Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:33 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 11, 7:25 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Nature Center-Canaan Va, WV | |
| Feb 11, 7:40 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Albright, WV |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 131 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
- 642 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 100 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 90 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 278 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
405 WWUS41 KPBZ 100831 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 331 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 WVZ512>514-101715- /O.UPG.KPBZ.WS.A.0003.210210T1800Z-210212T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.210210T2100Z-210211T1400Z/ Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 331 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Preston, Western Tucker and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 && $$ WVZ021-509>511-101715- /O.UPG.KPBZ.WS.A.0003.210210T1800Z-210212T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.210210T2100Z-210211T1400Z/ Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 331 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Marion, Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Preston Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ023-031-073>076-WVZ012-101715- /O.NEW.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.210210T2100Z-210211T1400Z/ Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Wetzel- Including the cities of Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, and New Martinsville 331 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. && $$
4 follow-up statements
614 WWUS41 KPBZ 101606 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1106 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 WVZ512>514-110015- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.210210T2100Z-210211T1400Z/ Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1106 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ023-031-073>076-WVZ012-021-509>511-110015- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.210210T2100Z-210211T1400Z/ Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 1106 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. && $$
867 WWUS41 KPBZ 110024 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 724 PM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 WVZ512>514-111000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 724 PM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Through 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh && $$ PAZ023-031-073>076-WVZ012-021-509>511-111000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 724 PM EST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Through 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. && $$ Shallenberger
254 WWUS41 KPBZ 110906 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 406 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 PAZ023-031-073-075-WVZ012-021-509-111015- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Indiana-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Including the cities of Indiana, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown 406 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... While light snow may continue into the morning, any further accumulation will be minimal. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ WVZ512>514-111400- /O.CON.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 406 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 && $$ PAZ074-076-WVZ510-511-111400- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 406 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Fayette Counties. In West Virginia, Preston County and the Ridges of Eastern Monongalia Countiy. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. && $$
665 WWUS41 KPBZ 111347 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 847 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 WVZ512>514-111500- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 847 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat of dangerous snow and ice accumulation has ended. $$ PAZ074-076-WVZ510-511-111500- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210211T1400Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 847 AM EST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of dangerous snow accumulation has ended. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 3:31 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PBZ | Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Wetzel | 29 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.