As another snowstorm hit Pittsburgh, residents felt it was a great way to kick off 2026.”We’re excited to see it. Especially on New Year’s Eve. It felt extra special and celebratory to have a snowfall,” Shannon Musgrave from Lawrenceville said.”Honestly, I think it’s perfect for New Year’s Day. This is a great, great gift. So we got to start off the new year,” Jeoffrey Dixon-Ernst added.As for how the roads were handled by the city’s fleet, that received mixed reviews. “I was really pleased. I was out shoveling off my sidewalk and I saw a plow go past twice. I got some salt on the road, and I was really happy to see that,” Dixon-Ernst said.”People who come into the city, they say the roads are great until they get into the city,” Peter Adams, from Squirrel Hill said.While the majority of the city’s main streets looked plowed, secondary roads were a different story.”I have noticed some of the neighborhood streets and back streets take a little longer to get cleared around here,” Musgrave said.Adams compared Pittsburgh’s efforts to other regions. Coming from upstate New York, we know this is a doable thing. This kind of snow would be no big deal for them. So I just don’t understand why we can’t do better here,” he said.Despite some criticisms, Dixon-Ernst believes the city is improving. “I think that they’re doing a better job. I would say probably would be cleaner, but I would rather they be out salting and plowing whatever is going to be icy or actually have dangerous road conditions,” he said. He acknowledged that conditions were “really bad a couple of days ago,” but felt the current situation was acceptable.Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reached out to city officials to get an update on snowplowing efforts. In a statement, officials said: “The Department of Public Works will have more than 40 trucks operating this evening until 10:00 PM, when the next shift begins. Crews will focus on primary routes first, followed by secondary roads. Environmental Services routes will also be treated to ensure employee safety and maintain scheduled collections.The City of Pittsburgh urges residents to forgo any non-essential vehicle trips during cleanup efforts. Where possible, avoid parking vehicles on the street for more effective roadway clearing.”Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

As another snowstorm hit Pittsburgh, residents felt it was a great way to kick off 2026.

“We’re excited to see it. Especially on New Year’s Eve. It felt extra special and celebratory to have a snowfall,” Shannon Musgrave from Lawrenceville said.

“Honestly, I think it’s perfect for New Year’s Day. This is a great, great gift. So we got to start off the new year,” Jeoffrey Dixon-Ernst added.

As for how the roads were handled by the city’s fleet, that received mixed reviews.

“I was really pleased. I was out shoveling off my sidewalk and I saw a plow go past twice. I got some salt on the road, and I was really happy to see that,” Dixon-Ernst said.

“People who come into the city, they say the roads are great until they get into the city,” Peter Adams, from Squirrel Hill said.

While the majority of the city’s main streets looked plowed, secondary roads were a different story.

“I have noticed some of the neighborhood streets and back streets take a little longer to get cleared around here,” Musgrave said.

Adams compared Pittsburgh’s efforts to other regions.

Coming from upstate New York, we know this is a doable thing. This kind of snow would be no big deal for them. So I just don’t understand why we can’t do better here,” he said.

Despite some criticisms, Dixon-Ernst believes the city is improving.

“I think that they’re doing a better job. I would say probably would be cleaner, but I would rather they be out salting and plowing whatever is going to be icy or actually have dangerous road conditions,” he said.

He acknowledged that conditions were “really bad a couple of days ago,” but felt the current situation was acceptable.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reached out to city officials to get an update on snowplowing efforts. In a statement, officials said:

“The Department of Public Works will have more than 40 trucks operating this evening until 10:00 PM, when the next shift begins. Crews will focus on primary routes first, followed by secondary roads. Environmental Services routes will also be treated to ensure employee safety and maintain scheduled collections.

The City of Pittsburgh urges residents to forgo any non-essential vehicle trips during cleanup efforts. Where possible, avoid parking vehicles on the street for more effective roadway clearing.”

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