From 70 degrees to snowfall: Pittsburgh region gets weather whiplash with high winds, snow
March madness took on a literal meaning across southwestern Pennsylvania early this week as a sudden burst of winter weather disrupted a string of springlike days. While the snowfall didn’t reach historic proportions, the region saw a wild temperature swing, dropping from a high of 70 degrees Sunday to 24...
Surprise snowfall sets Western Pa. record, as some remain without power
Monday started mild across the Pittsburgh region and ended as the snowiest 60-degree day on record, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. “Most places got between 2 and 5 inches, but there were a couple of localized areas that got over 6,” said Bill Modzelewski, meteorologist. “Our office...
Severe storms pummel parts of U.S. with snow and high winds and raise tornado threat
CHICAGO — Successive punches of snow and wind were impacting the eastern half of the United States on Monday as severe weather swept across much of the nation, making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest and canceling more than 2,000 flights nationwide. Forecasters said mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C., were...
More damaging wind gusts possible ahead of 1-day cold snap
After being buffeted by winds that knocked out power for thousands this weekend, the Pittsburgh area is expected to get blasted again Monday followed by a one-day cold snap this week. A wind advisory began at midnight and is expected to end at 11 a.m. Monday for Western Pennsylvania. Winds...
Snow, wind batter parts of U.S., with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later SundayVideo
CHICAGO — A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging wind swept across the Plains. Hawaii also continues to be affected by severe flooding. And portions of the mid-South...
Iceland’s chief ‘Lava Cooler’ is bracing for the next eruption
GRINDAVIK, Iceland — As a swarm of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions began to rip through southwestern Iceland in late 2023, a firefighter named Helgi Hjorleifsson jumped into action. Lava was heading toward the evacuated town of Grindavik, a power plant and the Blue Lagoon — one of Iceland’s most popular...
Duquesne Light, West Penn Power report progress in restoring electric service
Duquesne Light and West Penn Power crews were continuing to make progress Sunday night on restoring electric service to customers who have lost power because of damaging wind since Friday night. As of about 11 p.m. Sunday, about 23,250 households in the Pittsburgh area had power outages. That was down...
About 116,000 without power Saturday after wind storm downs trees, power linesVideo
About 116,000 West Penn Power and Duquesne Light customers in the Pittsburgh region were without power Saturday, with full restoration not expected anytime soon. Duquesne Light said Saturday systemwide estimates of when power will be restored are not expected to be available until Sunday afternoon. The company said damage assessments...
U.S. forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes...
High winds knock out power for more than 260,000 in Pittsburgh region; a slew of roads closed
About 260,000 West Penn Power and Duquesne Light customers in the Pittsburgh region were without power Friday night after high winds blew through the area Friday afternoon. As of 9 p.m., Duquesne Light reported about 151,000 outages in Allegheny County and 16,000 in Beaver County. West Penn Power reported roughly...
Strong winds expected Friday across Western Pa. with gusts reaching 50 mph
It’s going to be a windy Friday across the region with gusts expected this afternoon to reach up to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. Meteorologist Bill Modzelewski said those winds could result in power outages and downed trees and limbs. A wind advisory started at...
Tornado, flood watches expire for Pittsburgh area
Western Pennsylvania did not have any official reports of a tornado touching down on Wednesday evening as strong storms and wind lashed the region, according to the National Weather Service. “We’ve had some wind damage in some spots, especially Fayette County near Perryopolis and a little bit in Westmoreland County,”...
Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Major storms whipped up tornadoes that killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois, authorities said Wednesday, as another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region. Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on...
Winter is not done with Pittsburgh yet with midweek storms, cool temperatures on the way
If the sunny skies and springlike warmth over the weekend made winter seem like a distant memory, Pittsburghers may want to hold that thought. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Moon say a midweek cold front is expected to sweep through Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, bringing the potential for...
Temps to touch 70s this week, but rain awaits
It may be a soggy but warmer week ahead for Western Pennsylvania, according to local meteorologists. The Pittsburgh region could see anywhere between 1 to 4 inches of rain this week, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s on Friday and Saturday, WTAE meteorologist Ashley Dougherty said in...
Freeze-thaw cycle leaves region scrambling to fill potholesVideo
If you’re seeking the culprit behind that crater you have to avoid on your morning drive, look past the local road crew — and blame Mother Nature. That’s because of a process called the freeze-thaw cycle, something particularly present in Western Pennsylvania’s wet climate and varied topography. It’s a recipe...
Severe floods in southeast Brazil kill at least 23 and force hundreds to evacuate
SAO PAULO — Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 23 people and left dozens missing in the state of Minas Gerais, officials said Tuesday. Meteorologists warned more rain is expected in the region in the next few days. The torrential rains began on Monday in the cities...
Northeast digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights, canceled school
NEW YORK — Millions across the northeastern United States on Tuesday contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major — and in some areas record-breaking — storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines. Even as the...
Snow returns to Pittsburgh region this week
Snow is back once again in Western Pennsylvania — but accumulation will be a far cry from the snowstorm at the end of January. Liana Lupo, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, told TribLive that the Pittsburgh region has seen close to 2 inches of snow as of...
Millions are stuck at home due to blizzard warnings and travel shutdowns in northeastern U.S.
NEW YORK — A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures. The storm dumped up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the...
Shapiro signs proclamation of disaster emergency ahead of winter storm
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a proclamation of disaster emergency Sunday afternoon as another major snowstorm is headed for the state, he announced in a press conference. Parts of Philadelphia and its suburbs, and north toward Allentown and the Poconos, could see record-breaking snowfall totals of up to 2 feet...
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast with winter storm’s approach
NEW YORK — Snow and rain began falling Sunday across parts of the East Coast, the first jabs of an intense winter storm expected to wallop the region through the day and overnight, with blizzard alerts and weather warnings buzzing in communities from Maryland to Massachusetts. The National Weather Service...
Greater Pittsburgh area largely escapes heavy nor’easter snow
As it turns out, ol’ Punxsutawney Phil may have been onto something when he forecast six more weeks of winter earlier this month. After a brief warm spell, snow was back, tossing a light blanket late Saturday into Sunday across southwestern Pennsylvania. But the region is largely set to avoid...
Blizzard warnings issued for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast
NEW YORK — Blizzard warnings were issued Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and coastal communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm set to arrive on Sunday threatened to make a mess of the start of a new week. The National Weather Service increased its assessment of...
Ice jams cause flooding risks along Allegheny River
Emergency crews and weather experts are keeping an eye on ice jams on the Allegheny River in Emlenton, Venango County, to determine what might be heading toward Freeport, Harrison and points farther south over the next two days. “There’s some ice jams happening upstream and impacting structures by the water...
