SNOW TUESDAY: Winter Weather Advisory in issued for entire Pittsburgh region

PITTSBURGH — Today is the calm before the storm with cloudy skies but calming winds and highs just above the freezing mark.

Snow pushes in after midnight tonight, with the heaviest coming between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. Snowfall rates may be between a half inch and an inch per hour at times which combined with the timing, will result in high impacts to the morning commute, including snow-covered roads and low visibility. When all is said and done, most of the area will pick up 2 to 4 inches, although locally higher amounts are possible under any heavier bands.

Steady snow exits by midday with just a few snow showers on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday will be quiet, but an Arctic front will sweep through the area early Thursday, bringing snow showers and very cold air by Thursday night.

The forecast stays chilly right through early next week. Welcome to meteorological winter!

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