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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday Night

Tuesday's rain will turn to snow.

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for Allegheny County.

The advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. and ends 4 a.m. Wednesday.

As the day turns to night, temperatures will drop into the upper 20s, and rain will turn to snow. One to possibly four inches are expected.

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In Upper St. Clair and southern Allegheny County, the rain and snow showers will turn to all snow after 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

All that rain makes it difficult for and crews to treat the roads; the rain washes all the salt away, so please use caution while driving on Tuesday evening. Click here for the latest traffic and road conditions.

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The chance for snow showers remains Tuesday morning, mainly before 8 a.m.

Last week, National Weather Service meteorologist Brad Rehak said winter temperatures this season have averaged three degrees higher than normal. At this rate, he said, by the end of the season that average could jump to about 10 degrees higher than usual.

That’s a pretty big contrast to last December, which Rehak said was the coldest on record since 1871.

“Last year we were having a very cold month,” Rehak said. “So compared to last December, this is like picnic weather.”

But it's likely Tuesday's snow won't be the last of the season, and we could be shoveling snow by Valentine’s Day. 

Rehak said that although it’s normal to have several months in a row with above or below-average temperatures, it’s also possible that the next couple winter months will bring temperatures cold enough to make up for the warm weather now.

“I think we’re going to get a cold snap eventually because we always do,” Rehak said. “January and February might become colder than normal to balance it out a little.”

How are you preparing for Tuesday night's snow? Buying a shovel? Salt? Not going to drive? Tell us in the comments.


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