Pittsburgh Slowly Emerges from Deep Freeze, But More Snow Looms

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As Pittsburgh enters February, the city has experienced temperatures 5.4 degrees below average and has accumulated 18.1 inches of snow so far this season, which is below the average of 44 inches. While the Cold Weather Advisory is in place until 11 a.m., the city is expected to see a gradual warming trend, with highs reaching the 20s on Monday for Groundhog Day and near 30 on Tuesday. However, a chance of snow is looming late Tuesday, mainly for areas south of Pittsburgh, where some could see up to 2 inches of accumulation.

Why it matters

Pittsburgh's prolonged cold snap and below-average snowfall have impacted residents and businesses, raising concerns about the city's ability to cope with harsh winter weather. The upcoming weather patterns will be closely watched as the city looks to emerge from the deep freeze and prepare for potential additional snowfall.

The details

Pittsburgh has experienced temperatures 5.4 degrees below average in January, with 18.1 inches of snow accumulated so far this season, compared to the average of 44 inches. While the Cold Weather Advisory remains in place until 11 a.m., the city is expected to see a gradual warming trend, with highs reaching the 20s on Monday for Groundhog Day and near 30 on Tuesday. However, a chance of snow is looming late Tuesday, mainly for areas south of Pittsburgh, where some could see up to 2 inches of accumulation.

• As we begin February, we ended January 5.4 degrees below average and have picked up 18.1" of snow.
• The Cold Weather Advisory stays in place until 11 a.m.
• Our highs get back to the 20s on Monday for Groundhog Day and near 30 on Tuesday.
• The next chance of snow will be late Tuesday, mainly for areas south of Pittsburgh, where some could pick up 2".
• Our lows get back to the teens mid-week, then drop back to the single digits, and highs only in the low 20s through the weekend, so the below normal trend continues.