Winter Weather Advisory Until This Afternoon

A winter storm warning has been cancelled.

Locals woke up to a late blast of spring snow this morning. Fortunately, the most intense snow accumulations—about 3 to 5 inches total—are expected this morning, before diminishing. The National Weather Service in Moon Township has cancelled a winter storm warning, but a winter weather advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. for southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties.  A winter weather advisory means that snow will cause travel difficulties so use caution while driving.   Here's a look ahead at the forecast:

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UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: More Snow Predicted for Moon, Robinson Area

The snow is expected start Sunday evening.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Pittsburgh region, including the Moon and Robinson areas, beginning 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday. Forecasters say the snow will be most intense from midnight Sunday through the pre-dawn hours of Monday, accumulating 4-7 inches before ending by Monday afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning means that heavy snow will make tavel dangerous. If you must venture out at all, use extreme caution. Here's a more detailed look at the forecast:  

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LIVE: Winter Storm Updates Around Western Pennsylvania

A winter storm warning remains in effect through this afternoon for much of Western PA, so keep checking with Patch for travel advisories and local conditions. Using a mobile device? Switch to our desktop version to see the live blog.

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Advisory Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Forecasters Increase Snow Predictions

The storm is expected to begin as a mixture of rain and snow before turning to all snow overnight.

The National Weather Service in Moon Township has issued a winter storm warning for the Pittsburgh region, including Robinson, Moon and the surrounding area , from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters say snow will accumulate 5 to 8 inches before the storm ends Wednesday afternoon. The period of most intense snow will be between midnight Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. A storm warning means that snowfall will make travel dangerous, according to the weather service, and drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they must go out. Are you sick and tired of winter, or are you happy with the forecast of more snow. Tell us in thecomments box below.

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National Weather Service Warns of Freezing Rain, Icy Roads Through Friday

Winter weather advisory will be in effect all day in Moon and Robinson.

Expect freezing rain and ice accumulations of about a 10th of an inch Friday. That's the word from the National Weather Service in Moon, which issued a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The freezing rain is expected to begin between 5 and 7 a.m. and end between 3 and 6 p.m. The National Weather Service warns of hazardous travel conditions because of ice-covered roads. Winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are also forecast. A winter weather advisory means freezing rain will cause travel difficulties.

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Winter Weather Advisory: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain in Forecast

National Weather Service issued advisory Tuesday.

Just when you thought all the snow had melted, along comes another winter weather advisory. The National Weather Service  in Moon Township said the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) until 10 a.m. Wednesday for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and surrounding areas. From one to two inches of snow is forecast with a light glaze of ice possible from freezing rain, according to the weather service website. Hazardous travel conditions are predicted because of the snow, sleet and ice. Click here to like Robinson-Moon Patch on Facebook.

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3:13 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Interesting! It was a year ago, nearly to the day, that we had a serious winter snowfall. It was the day that several of us took a bus to the Detroit Auto Show. We waited in a Walmart parking lot for several hours as the snow fell, while we sat in our cars periodically warming up our engines to defrost the windows. The bus was very late picking up its scheduled riders at defined pick-up points. I…   more ›

Chance of Snow Showers in the Forecast

The National Weather Service predicts a chance of snow showers for the Pittsburgh area this week.

Robinson and Moon will enjoy a reprieve today from hazardous weather, but snow showers are in the forecast for Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Moon Township. Here is the latest from the National Weather Service: Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Thursday:  A slight chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Also a chance of snow showers Thursday night, mainly before 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Mostly …

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UPDATE: Light Snow Expected after Midnight New Year's Eve

The National Weather Service now predicts the snow will fall mainly after 3 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Headed to First Night for New Year's Eve? No matter where you are going in the Western Pennsylvania area, it will be cold with the chance of light snow. Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Moon Township.

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Winter Weather Update: Is More Snow on the Way for New Year's Eve?

How should you dress for New Year's Eve? If you're planning to be outdoors that night, better bundle up and remember your boots. Same goes for New Year's Day.

Making plans for a New Year's celebration? Better dress for snow, especially if you're planning to be outdoors after 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve or through the morning on New Year's Day. There's a chance folks around Western Pennsylvania will see snow fall before then, but the accumulation will be less than 2 inches through the day Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Moon Township.  Come Monday night, though, the weather service predicts we'll see more snow fall after 7 p.m.—around the time many of us will be heading out for First Night Downtown, fancy revelry elsewhere or a neighborhood bash. Here is the latest forecast from the weather service:

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