Icy roads reported in Western Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving night
SPOTS. JUST KEEP THAT IN MIND IF YOU’RE HEADING OUT 33 TOMORROW. AGAIN, WE’LL CONTINUE WITH THE LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS. 36 ON SATURDAY WILL DRY OUT BEFORE OUR SYSTEM GETS HERE ON SUNDAY. THAT USHERS IN COLDER AIR FOR MONDAY. ANOTHER SYSTEM GETS HERE ON TUESDAY THAT WILL BRING ONE MORE ROUND OF LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS TO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND WE WILL STAY IN THE 30S AS WE CLOSE OUT THE FINAL. THE FINAL DAYS OF THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER. SO AGAIN, THOSE SCATTERED FLURRIES AND SNOW SHOWERS OUT THERE. NOW WE’LL START CONCENTRATING THOSE NORTH OF THE CITY AS WE HEAD THROUGH THE NIGHT. SOME LAKE EFFECT BANDS SET UP, THEN THROUGH THE DAY. TOMORROW THE SNOW WILL DRIFT OFF TO THE NORTH AND START EXITING. AS WE HEAD TO THE EVENING HOURS. AND AGAIN, THE BEST CHANCE TO SEE ACCUMULATION IS GENERALLY NORTH OF THE CITY, ESPECIALLY ALONG AND NORTH OF I-80. WE’RE UP TO FOUR INCHES ARE POSSIBLE, ALONG FOR 22. IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, YOU CAN POTENTIALLY SEE UP TO AN INCH OF SNOW AS SNOW TRIES TO DRIFT SOUTH. AS WE HEAD THROUGH THE DAY ON SUNDAY, THOUGH, WE GO ON IMPACT DAY. A SNOW SHOWERS ARRIVE BEFORE WE GET TO SUNRISE. AFTER ABOUT NINE 10:00, WE WILL TRANSITION TO RAIN SHOWERS AND THEN THOSE WILL TRY TO CLEAR AS WE GET TOWARDS THE STEELERS GAME ON SUNDAY. IF YOU’RE NOT SEEING THE SNOWFLAKES, YOU ARE SEEING THE CLOUDS. 29 IS THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS 19 DEGREES OUTSIDE. WIND CHILLS WILL BE IN THE TEENS THROUGH THE NIGHT. STRUGGLE BACK TO LOW 20S TOMORROW A
Icy roads reported in Western Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving night
Updated: 8:16 PM EST Nov 27, 2025
Icy roads were being reported in western Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving night, just as many drivers were making their way home from holiday gatherings.Slick spots possible on roads: Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh’s Action Weather in the video aboveThe National Weather Service posted this special weather statement on Thursday evening:”A light coating of snow has fallen on warm roads, bringing road temperature below freezing and turning any wet spots on untreated roads into ice. Slick spots remains possible through the overnight period. Please exercise caution in evening travel, particularly after the holiday dinner.”State police said they responded to two serious crashes involving multiple vehicles on I-70 and I-79 in Washington County. The I-79 crash was fatal, and multiple injuries were reported.Severe weather alerts: Sign up to receive free alerts for your countyInteractive radar: Track the snow moving through your areaDownload the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
Icy roads were being reported in western Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving night, just as many drivers were making their way home from holiday gatherings.
Slick spots possible on roads: Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh’s Action Weather in the video above
The National Weather Service posted this special weather statement on Thursday evening:
“A light coating of snow has fallen on warm roads, bringing road temperature below freezing and turning any wet spots on untreated roads into ice. Slick spots remains possible through the overnight period. Please exercise caution in evening travel, particularly after the holiday dinner.”
State police said they responded to two serious crashes involving multiple vehicles on I-70 and I-79 in Washington County. The I-79 crash was fatal, and multiple injuries were reported.