Snow in the forecast for Western Pa.

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh released this forecast Thursday morning:

The area is under a winter weather advisory until 4 a.m. Friday.

Widespread accumulating snow is predicted to start Thursday morning and will continue all day, impacting both the morning and afternoon rush hours. Accumulation in the lower elevations will be between 1-3 inches with up to 6-10 inches in the higher elevations.

The service anticipates snow will end at lower elevations by 10 p.m. Thursday. It’ll continue in the higher elevation areas overnight.

Here is the updated total snowfall forecast. Snow will begin between 5am and 8am. Like the last disturbance, this one will likely produce similar impacts with deteriorating road conditions at times. The snow will end over the lower elevations by 10pm and the ridges much later. pic.twitter.com/0v2r15E4k4

— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 16, 2025

The high is expected to be near 28. Winds are forecast to blow around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

The low Thursday night is expected to be about 24 degrees.

WTAE meteorologist Ashley Dougherty said during a Thursday morning forecast that visibility could be affected by the snow in some areas, and roads likely will turn slick.

“We’re starting to see the snow filter in,” she said.

To find a shelter

To access shelter in Allegheny County, visit alleghenycounty.us/Services/Housing/Allegheny-Link, or walk in to the Department of Human Services at 1 Smithfield Street, Pgh or call 1-866-730-2368.

In Westmoreland County, visit the Welcome Home Shelter for single women and families at 218 South Maple Ave., Greensburg. Phone is 724-838-9133. Or, The Union Mission for men 18 and older at 2217 Harrison Ave., Latrobe. Phone is 724-539-3550. Residents can also call 211.