Alert archive / West Virginia / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this blizzard warning at Dec 9, 2025, 12:57 PM EST for Preston County, Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. 6 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
- Dec 9, 2025, 12:57 PM EST (17:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2025, 8:07 AM EST
- In force
- 16 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 17:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 8:15 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Hazelton, WV | Mixture of snow and graupel. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1 | 3 S Bruceton Mills, WV | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 7 N Thomas, WV | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 8.1 | Davis, WV | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Dec 11, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 9 Se Bruceton Mills, WV | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Dec 11, 8:00 AM EST | BLIZZARD | 5 E Canaan Hgts, WV | Winds frequently gusted to 35 mph or higher from 6:00 pm on 12/10 to 8:00 am on 12/11 at DY003 Dolly Sods/Cabin Mountain 2 site. Sustained winds were as high as 36 mph at 9 pm and 1 am, with gusts as high as 53 mph at 1:10 am. Temperatures started at 30F with |
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 12:00Z, 6.0 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
- 1462 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 121 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
939 WWUS41 KPBZ 091757 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 WVZ514-100300- /O.UPG.KPBZ.WS.A.0009.251210T1200Z-251211T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas 1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the accumulating snow is possible in the afternoon hours before re-intensifying in the evening. However, wind gusts in that lull period will still be in excess of 50 mph and capable of blowing snow on the ground and reducing visibility to a quarter of a mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ WVZ512-100300- /O.NEW.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, and Hazelton 1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the accumulating snow is possible in the afternoon hours before re-intensifying in the evening. However, wind gusts in that lull period will still be in excess of 40 mph and capable of blowing snow on the ground and reducing visibility to a quarter of a mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-100300- /O.EXB.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Armagh, Donegal, Bruceton Mills, Ligonier, Champion, Kingwood, Hendricks, Saint George, Ohiopyle, and Parsons 1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-100300- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T0600Z-251211T0300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Brookville, Hermitage, Punxsutawney, Grove City, Tionesta, Clarion, and Sharon 1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with localized totals up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional lake effect snow on Thursday may warrant an extension of advisories beyond the period of steady snow on Wednesday and Wednesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ MLB
7 follow-up statements
048 WWUS41 KPBZ 100152 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 852 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 WVZ512-514-101000- /O.CON.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Canaan Valley, Davis, Thomas, and Hazelton 852 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the accumulating snow is possible in the afternoon hours before re-intensifying in the evening. However, wind gusts in that lull period will still be in excess of 40 mph and capable of blowing snow on the ground and reducing visibility to a quarter of a mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-101000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T0600Z-251211T0300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Oil City, Tionesta, Brookville, Clarion, Hermitage, Sharon, Punxsutawney, Grove City, and Franklin 852 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with localized totals up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional lake effect snow on Thursday may warrant an extension of advisories beyond the period of steady snow on Wednesday and Wednesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-101000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Parsons, Saint George, Ohiopyle, Ligonier, Bruceton Mills, Armagh, Hendricks, Kingwood, Champion, and Donegal 852 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ CL
417 WWUS41 KPBZ 100846 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 346 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 WVZ512-514-101800- /O.CON.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Hazelton, Davis, Rowlesburg, Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Terra Alta 346 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-101800- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Sharon, Franklin, Oil City, Hermitage, Brookville, Clarion, Grove City, Tionesta, and Punxsutawney 346 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with localized totals up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-101800- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Parsons, Ligonier, Kingwood, Ohiopyle, Saint George, Donegal, Hendricks, Champion, Armagh, and Bruceton Mills 346 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ TC
997 WWUS41 KPBZ 101438 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 938 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 WVZ512-514-110000- /O.EXT.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T2100Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Terra Alta, Hazelton, Davis, Canaan Valley, and Rowlesburg 938 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-110000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Franklin, Oil City, Tionesta, Grove City, Clarion, Brookville, Sharon, and Hermitage 938 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Total snow accumulation is around 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-110000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Donegal, Armagh, Bruceton Mills, Ohiopyle, Hendricks, Saint George, Champion, Ligonier, Kingwood, and Parsons 938 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ Shallenberger
720 WWUS41 KPBZ 101441 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 941 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 WVZ512-514-110000- /O.CON.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T2100Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Terra Alta, Hazelton, Davis, Canaan Valley, and Rowlesburg 941 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-110000- /O.EXT.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T2100Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Donegal, Armagh, Bruceton Mills, Ohiopyle, Hendricks, Saint George, Champion, Ligonier, Kingwood, and Parsons 941 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-110000- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Franklin, Oil City, Tionesta, Grove City, Clarion, Brookville, Sharon, and Hermitage 941 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Total snow accumulation is around 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ Shallenberger
452 WWUS41 KPBZ 102316 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 616 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 WVZ512-514-111015- /O.CON.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Hazelton, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 616 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-111015- /O.EXT.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Clarion, Grove City, Oil City, Punxsutawney, Tionesta, Franklin, Brookville, Hermitage, and Sharon 616 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-111015- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Donegal, Champion, Hendricks, Armagh, Saint George, Bruceton Mills, Ohiopyle, Parsons, Kingwood, and Ligonier 616 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ CL
818 WWUS41 KPBZ 111010 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 510 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 WVZ512-514-111500- /O.CON.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Hazelton, Davis, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, and Canaan Valley 510 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-111500- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Hermitage, Franklin, Sharon, Tionesta, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Grove City, Clarion, and Oil City 510 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-111500- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Donegal, Ligonier, Parsons, Ohiopyle, Kingwood, Saint George, Bruceton Mills, Champion, Armagh, and Hendricks 510 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ TC
671 WWUS41 KPBZ 111307 WSWPBZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 807 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 WVZ512-514-111415- /O.CAN.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, Thomas, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, and Terra Alta 807 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are beginning to subside across the area and are beginning to shift to a more westerly component and will bring an end to the snow showers as well. Expect a few minor issues with roads through the day. $$ WVZ511-513-111415- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Saint George, Bruceton Mills, Kingwood, Hendricks, and Parsons 807 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are beginning to subside across the area and are beginning to shift to a more westerly component and will bring an end to the snow showers as well. Expect a few minor issues with roads through the day. $$ PAZ007>009-015-016-111500- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Sharon, Hermitage, Tionesta, Oil City, Brookville, Grove City, Clarion, and Franklin 807 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Storm total of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-111500- /O.CON.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana- Including the cities of Champion, Armagh, Ohiopyle, Ligonier, and Donegal 807 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Storm total of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ Shallenberger
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Dec 9, 12:24 PM EST, 33 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 12:24 PM EST, 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1224 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Active weather pattern through the weekend will bring rounds of
snow, occasionally mixed with rain, as well as fluctuating
temperature and gusty winds. Overall, snowfall accumulations
favor areas north of Interstate 80 and the ridges of southwest
Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Weak, fast moving disturbance brings light snow to northwest
PA this afternoon with only light accumulations
- A second, fast moving disturbance brings a quick 2 to 4 inches
of wet snow to areas along and north of I-80 after Midnight
- Seasonably cool temperatures continue
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A weak shortwave currently crossing the northern Great Lakes is
expected to drop through the lower Lakes by this afternoon and
evening. As high pressure slides to the Atlantic Coast in
response to its approach, weak warm advection will lift area
temperatures to the mid 30s. Meager moisture profiles and weak
jet-ascent will limit this system's precipitation shield to
areas along/north of I-80; timing of the passing wave and weak
frontal boundary favors a 2pm onset and 7pm exit. Thermal
profiles favor all snow, but the lack of deeper moisture/strong
lift and marginal surface temperatures right around or possibly
even a degree or two above freezing mean probabilities of
exceeding 1 inch of accumulation is low (15-30%). Any lingering
precipitation during late evening hours should be even lighter
and generally non-accumulating.
Rapid transition occurs Tuesday night as a deeper upper trough
enters the Great Lakes region hot on the heels of the afternoon
wave. A stalled front from the Tuesday afternoon wave lifts
northward as a warm front as southwest flow develops ahead of
the approaching low. Strengthening jet-aided ascent along with
the warm front will aid precipitation development into northwest
PA and eastern OH during overnight hours. With deeper moisture
and better ascent aligning north of the front, a second, heavier
wave of snowfall is expected along and north of the I-80
corridor generally after Midnight through dawn. A Winter Weather
Advisory is now in effect for these areas starting at 1 AM EST,
with a quick 2 to 4 inches of wet snow possible overnight
through dawn Wednesday. Areas between the I-80 corridor and
Pittsburgh may see 1 to 2 inches during that time as well, while
warming thermal profiles farther south limit accumulations as
rain mixes in with snow.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Stronger low Wednesday features a mix of rain and snow that
will transition back to all snow Wednesday night
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Precipitation spreads areawide on Wednesday as the upper trough
continues to dig eastward across the Ohio Valley and large-scale
ascent overspreads the region. Precipitation type will be a bit
more tricky given the aforementioned warm advection, but overall
confidence remains relatively high in any accumulating snowfall
remaining north of Pittsburgh and in the ridges during daytime
hours while elsewhere all rain or a rain/snow mix will result
in little to no accumulation. A transition to rain or a
rain/snow mix will be latest for northwest PA and the higher
terrain southeast of Pittsburgh, where it may not occur until
late afternoon if at all. Until this occurs, accumulating wet
snow is likely and favoring these areas.
If a transition to rain or rain/snow does occur north of I-80
during the afternoon, it will be rather short lived as winds
shift to northwesterly by evening and cooling thermal profiles
return snow (possibly with some lake enhancement) through late
evening. An additional 1 to 2 inches of localized snowfall will
be possible during that time. As such, the Winter Weather
Advisory that starts at 1 AM EST Wednesday is not set to expire
until 10 PM EST Wednesday, and could be extended a bit further
if lake-enhanced snow showers linger into Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, in the ridges of SW PA and northern WV, there is some
potential for snowfall accumulations to reach 3 to 5 inches,
though no headlines have been issued yet as it would be
beneficial to wait until additional guidance (especially from
higher resolution convective-allowing models) later today allows
for those decisions to be made with higher confidence. That said,
in the higher ridges of eastern Tucker County (WV), where snow
may never change over or mix with rain, latest ensemble guidance
suggests at least a 50% chance for total snowfall accumulations
to reach or exceed 6 inches, prompting the issuance of a Winter
Storm Watch for that area beginning at 7 AM EST Wednesday and
lasting until snow is forecast to taper off Thursday afternoon.
This Watch may be upgraded to either an advisory or warning in a
future forecast package depending on how additional guidance
impacts our confidence in accumulations.
Beyond the precipitation, tight surface gradients will foster
gusty winds between 30-40mph in the afternoon in the lower
elevations, with 35-45 mph gusts possible in the ridges and even
peak gusts as high as 55 mph possible in the highest ridges of
eastern Tucker County, WV.
Rapid movement of the surface low and upper trough over the New
England region Thursday will bring colder temperatures under
northwest flow and a dry day for most. Snow showers may linger
north of I-80 where lake-enhancement could allow localized
accumulations of up to an inch or so to continue, as well as in
the ridges where weak upslope forcing will support additional
light accumulations.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Unsettled pattern continues through the weekend
- Lake effect & terrain driven snow Friday with another system
over the weekend
- Temperatures remain well below average
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The unsettled pattern continues to close out the week and into next
weekend as mid-level troughing continues to plague the ECONUS.
A weak shortwave embedded within the broader trough brings
another round of snow to the WV ridges while lake-effect snow
showers continue north of I-80. Eventually, the upper low over
New England advances eastward over the Atlantic as another upper
low dives from northern Canada towards the upper Great Lakes.
This allows additional shots of cold air to filter in, albeit
with both timing and depth differences evident among global
models.
Confidence is increasing in a several day period where we have
high temperatures some 15-20 degrees below average in the cP
airmass through the weekend with highs in the 20s and lows in
the teens or single digits. Cold air being entrenched across
the region means any additional disturbances are likely to
produce snow as the prevailing precip type areawide. While the
overall pattern appears messy and ensembles are clearly
struggling to agree on timing and intensity of any given wave,
confidence is increase in at least one more shot at snowfall
over the weekend before long term guidance finally has the
eastern Canadian longwave trough breaking down. Stay tuned for
more details as we get closer and confidence increases.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Restrictions in snow at FKL and DUJ possible overnight
- Increasing S-SW wind into the overnight period.
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A crossing warm front will provide sufficient lift areas north
of I-80, where FKL and DUJ could see restrictions in snow this
evening and overnight. Gusty winds will persist with a tight
pressure gradient and a well mixed boundary layer. Snow
overnight will transition to a wintry mix early in the morning
and eventually rain with IFR or lower cigs likely by late
morning. Latest HREF guidance shows increasing IFR cigs over
the morning, and eventually a 90-100% chance areawide by early
afternoon.; This is also supported by latest analogs.
Outlook... Restrictions and scattered snow showers are expected
Thursday and Friday with a crossing upper trough, and again
Saturday with approaching low pressure.
&&
.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Weather Advisory from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday for
PAZ007>009-015-016.
OH...None.
WV...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon for WVZ514.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Cermak/Frazier
NEAR TERM...Cermak/Frazier
SHORT TERM...Cermak/Frazier
LONG TERM...Cermak/MLB
AVIATION...88Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 1:28 AM EST, 11 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 OHZ039-040-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ021-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004- 012-021-509-100630- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Muskingum- Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Allegheny-Washington-Greene- Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion- Monongalia- 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts up to 30-40 mph. Multiple rounds of rain and snow showers are expected Wednesday through the end of the week. At this time, overall snowfall accumulations are expected to remain light. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. OHZ041-PAZ013-014-020-022-077-078-100630- Columbiana-Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Armstrong-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana- 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania and western Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Snow is expected to move into the area tonight, with light accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches possible by early Wednesday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts up to 30-40 mph. Additional rounds of rain and snow showers are expected Wednesday through the end of the week. At this time, overall snowfall accumulations are expected to remain light. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. PAZ007>009-015-016-100630- Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and western Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-100630- Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts up to 35-45 mph. Multiple rounds of rain and snow showers are expected Wednesday through the end of the week. Snowfall accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches appear possible at this time, with locally higher amounts in the highest ridges. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. WVZ514-100630- Eastern Tucker- 128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. TC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1:11 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PBZ | Tucker | 12 hr |
| Dec 9, 1:11 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PBZ | Preston, Tucker | 3 days |
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Sources
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