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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

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Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.
   Extreme Cold Watch.

Travel impacts are likely Friday and Friday night with accumulating
snow from a passing clipper. As the cold front crosses the region
Friday night, snow squalls will be possible.

Additionally, wind chill values will be dangerously cold behind the
front, with values dropping to as low as -20 to -25 degrees.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
211 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

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Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Coopers Rock, Ohiopyle, Bruceton
Mills, Rowlesburg, Parsons, Hendricks, Kingwood, Terra Alta, Armagh,
Saint George, Thomas, Canaan Valley, Davis, Hazelton, Champion, and
Donegal
211 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  6 inches expected. Isolated higher amounts possible along
  ridgetops. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the Friday evening commute. Visibilities may
  drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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Rackley

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
209 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

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/O.NEW.KPBZ.EC.A.0003.260207T0600Z-260207T1700Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-Eastern
Tucker-
Including the cities of Indiana, Ohiopyle, Hermitage, Davis,
Tionesta, Oil City, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Brookville, Punxsutawney,
Ligonier, Thomas, Franklin, Ford City, Grove City, Kittanning,
Hazelton, Champion, Clarion, Butler, Armagh, Canaan Valley, Donegal,
and Sharon
209 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
  and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

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Rackley

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