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Pittsburgh could see 8–14 inches of snow this weekend, potentially the biggest storm since 2010’s Snowmageddon. Forecasters say it won’t match the classic setup of that event, but the slow-moving snowfall could cause extended travel disruptions and days-long closures, so residents are urged to take precautions.
A decade ago, the "Snowmageddon" snowstorm paralyzed Atlanta, causing chaos on the roads and leading to hundreds of abandoned cars. The storm, which only produced a few inches of snow, had a major impact on schools, transportation, and flights. Since then, the state has made significant changes, including the creation of a state meteorologist position, increased road pre-treatment, and the installation of a network of road sensors to better monitor and respond to winter weather.
Ten years after Atlanta's 2014 'Snowmageddon' storm, meteorologists reflect on the chaos caused by just 1 to 3 inches of snow, leading to thousands stranded on roads, numerous vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths. They attribute the severity to solidly below freezing temperatures allowing snow to accumulate on roads, lack of road treatment, heavy traffic, and hilly terrain. Reflecting on the communication confusion and impact, they emphasize the need for clearer, more direct weather alerts to prevent similar chaos in the future.