Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration to ensure that all state agencies are prepared and equipped to respond to an impending snowstorm.The declaration will make sure all state agencies have what they need to prepare and respond, Shapiro said. “Our teams at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have been working to prepare to support Pennsylvanians as this winter storm impacts our Commonwealth,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said. “Today, I signed a disaster declaration for the entire Commonwealth to ensure our agencies have all necessary resources ready to go. Stay off the roads if you can, be safe, and follow instructions from PEMA and your local authorities.”The disaster declaration will allow Pennsylvania to get funding quickly and provide state agencies with resources needed to assist impacted areas as they continue with ongoing response efforts.The 2025-2026 state budget doubled the funding from $20 million to $40 million. On Saturday, Western Pennsylvania residents will wakeup to temperatures at near 0° with wind chills between -10° and -20°.Temperatures and wind chills will barely improve as we head through the day. A cold weather advisory is up for Saturday morning for everyone.Significant snow is anticipated across the region on Sunday. Right now, we expect 8-12 inches of snow to fall by the end of Sunday for most of Western Pennsylvania with over 12 inches likely in the Laurel Highlands and along the I-68 corridor. Additional snow may fall Monday morning.>>For your full forecast, click here.
PITTSBURGH —
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration to ensure that all state agencies are prepared and equipped to respond to an impending snowstorm.
The declaration will make sure all state agencies have what they need to prepare and respond, Shapiro said.
“Our teams at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have been working to prepare to support Pennsylvanians as this winter storm impacts our Commonwealth,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said. “Today, I signed a disaster declaration for the entire Commonwealth to ensure our agencies have all necessary resources ready to go. Stay off the roads if you can, be safe, and follow instructions from PEMA and your local authorities.”
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I just signed a disaster declaration ahead of this weekend’s storm — making sure state agencies have all necessary resources ready to go as they prepare and respond.
Take care of each other this weekend. Avoid unnecessary travel, and make sure to follow instructions from…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) January 23, 2026
The disaster declaration will allow Pennsylvania to get funding quickly and provide state agencies with resources needed to assist impacted areas as they continue with ongoing response efforts.
The 2025-2026 state budget doubled the funding from $20 million to $40 million.
On Saturday, Western Pennsylvania residents will wakeup to temperatures at near 0° with wind chills between -10° and -20°.
Temperatures and wind chills will barely improve as we head through the day. A cold weather advisory is up for Saturday morning for everyone.
Significant snow is anticipated across the region on Sunday. Right now, we expect 8-12 inches of snow to fall by the end of Sunday for most of Western Pennsylvania with over 12 inches likely in the Laurel Highlands and along the I-68 corridor.
Additional snow may fall Monday morning.
>>For your full forecast, click here.