Pittsburgh braces for 8–12 inches as weekend snowstorm bears down

Forecasters with the National Weather Service project 8–12 inches of snow across southwest Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh metro, this weekend, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect Saturday evening through Monday afternoon as two low-pressure systems track along the Atlantic coast; earlier estimates of 16–19 inches have narrowed. Expect bitter cold with wind chills around -10 to -15 F, so travelers should stock emergency supplies and plan ahead for travel, as a Winter Storm Warning could be issued if forecasts firm up.