Pittsburgh Braces for Heavy Snow: Foot-Plus Totals Possible North of City

A major winter storm is moving into the Pittsburgh area, with light snow starting around midnight and heavier snowfall likely by Sunday morning. Snowfall rates could reach 1–2 inches per hour, making travel dangerous or impassable, especially Sunday. North of the city totals could exceed a foot, while areas south may see sleet or a mix with freezing rain before tapering Sunday night into Monday; temperatures will plunge below zero Monday night.