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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Pittsburgh Area

A winter storm that could bring several inches of snow is expected to hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday night.

A winter storm that could bring several inches of snow is expected to hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service has upgraded its advisory to a winter storm warning that runs from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The weather service expects 5-to-8 inches of snow in this area, while even heavier snow is expected to fall in the Laurel Highlands of Fayette, Westmoreland and Somerset counties.

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The South Hills of Pittsburgh and other areas south and east of the city could get up to 7 inches. Neighborhoods north and west of Pittsburgh are expected to get a little bit less.

The weather is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon as a mix of rain and snow before intensifying overnight. The snow is expected to continue until Wednesday afternoon, according to the weather service.

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