This Friday, March 20, marks the first official day of spring.<\/p>\n
But in typical western Pennsylvania fashion, we’re seeing some winter weather whiplash, going from sunny and 70 degrees to snow-covered streets.<\/p>\n
From the snow-covered Subarus and the salt trucks on the move to the snow squalls in Cecil, it’s a snowy St. Patrick’s Day many consider unlucky.<\/p>\n
“It’s terrible,” said driver Karissa Thompson. “St. Patrick’s Day is supposed to be like Sunny, you know? Go out, have fun.”<\/p>\n
For those who hit the roads, they know all too well.<\/p>\n
“It’s a little dicey. You have to be careful, watch what you’re doing,” said Dean Preteroti, who works in the city of Washington.<\/p>\n
Careful driving is key on days like these. You want to give space to salt trucks and plows.<\/p>\n
After driving 130 miles in the First Alert Mobile Weather Lab, KDKA’s crew saw it all. Driving conditions can rapidly shift depending on time and location.<\/p>\n
Around 5:30 a.m. in the North Hills, roadways were well covered to the point where it was challenging to see the pavement markings. Around an hour later, the Parkway West was clean and clear.<\/p>\n
“Literally, what, two days ago, it was so hot, and it was nice and had a good fire pit outside,” Thompson recalled.<\/p>\n
“I think the weather is way too unpredictable around here. It was just 70 degrees the other day,” Preteroti added.<\/p>\n
Pittsburghers know what to expect this time of year.<\/p>\n
“It just never ends around here,” Preteroti said.<\/p>\n
Never get too comfortable with Mother Nature. Because on this St. Patrick’s Day, it’s been an unpredictable whiplash of weather.<\/p>\n