Snow is falling across the region and will continue for much of Sunday into Sunday night.
Channel 11 Morning News is airing half an hour early to bring you the latest updates on the impact of Sunday’s snow. Tune in to Channel 11 at 4am as crews work hard to clear the snow and get things back to normal.
By Sunday night, most areas will have 8-14 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible in some areas. Rainfall will decrease slightly in areas where sleet occurs.
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As the storm approaches, we’ll provide the latest updates below:
Update: 11:45 p.m.
As the snow began to ease Sunday, Channel 11 reporters spent the night trying to figure out what to expect.
Frederick Price talks to snowplow drivers to find out what’s been done so far and how much remains to be done.
“We got to a parking lot and came back an hour and a half later and it didn’t look like it was affected in any way,” said driver Joey Mancini.
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Amy Hudak is in Butler County, where up to 18 inches of snow was reported in parts of the county.
Driving in Butler County on Sunday is dangerous. Conditions worsened significantly north of the Allegheny County line.
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Updated at 10pm
PennDOT says two roads in Harrison Township are closed until further notice due to winter weather conditions:
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Burtner Road (Route 1032) between Freeport Road and Route 28
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Pleasantville Road (Route 1027) between Carlisle Street and Burtner Road
Updated at 9:40 p.m.
The latest photos of Interstate 279 in Allegheny County show the roadway still mostly covered in snow after a historic snowfall. Take a look.
Updated at 9:30 p.m.
PennDOT says the following roads in Harrison Township are closed until further notice:
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Burtner Road (Route 1032) between Freeport Road and Route 28
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Pleasantville Road (Route 1027) between Carlisle Street and Burtner Road
Updated at 9:00 p.m.
UPMC released a statement about its operational plans following Sunday’s historic snowfall. Here’s their message to anyone who may be worried about an appointment or procedure on Monday:
“Thanks to the dedication of our staff, all UPMC hospitals and emergency departments continued to operate without interruption throughout the weekend.
“Patients scheduled to have a procedure or doctor’s appointment on Monday should confirm their appointment before traveling. For patients who may not have heard from their doctor’s office yet, please call or message their healthcare provider to verify their appointment or discuss options if it feels unsafe to travel.
“Most offices will remain open as usual, and many can offer later appointments, telehealth visits, or can be rescheduled for later in the week.
As always, if someone is experiencing a medical emergency, they should call 911 immediately,” a UPMC spokesperson said.
Updated at 8:45 p.m.
Channel 11’s Cara Sapida spoke with Washington County Mayor JoJo Burgess to get the region’s reaction to Sunday’s heavy snowfall.
“I’ve been out since early this morning and they’ve done a great job handling the snow,” said Mayor JoJo Burgess.
Click here to read about the rescue story of a man who got stranded on the road while picking up his wife from hospital.
Updated at 8pm
Channel 11’s Gabriella spoke with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor for an update on Sunday’s snow clearing efforts.
This is the first snow response test O’Connor and his administration have conducted.
Click here to read his thoughts.
Updated at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Regional Transportation Authority’s ACCESS paratransit trips were canceled Monday, officials said. ACCESS has begun notifying passengers with scheduled travel arrangements.
Previously, the PRT announced that it would suspend all bus and rail service until Monday due to the winter storm.
Updated at 7pm
Channel 11’s Addison Albert spoke with hotel guests stuck at the Hampton Inn in North Huntingdon Township due to snow.
They said they had attended a wedding the night before.
Click here to find out how they are making the best of the current situation.
Updated at 6:30 p.m.
The city of Pittsburgh will activate four warming centers on Monday as cold temperatures persist in the wake of the storm.
Click here to see the full list of locations.
Updated at 6:25 p.m.
Here’s the latest news from our ketchup bottle snow test!
Updated at 5:50 p.m.
Schools and businesses aren’t the only places to close during winter storms.
As winter approaches, courthouses and public office buildings in our area have announced closures.
Click here to see a list of closures to date.
Updated at 5:30 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Regional Transportation Authority announced that all bus and rail service will be suspended through Sunday.
A PRT spokesman said the suspension was effective immediately and operations were expected to resume Monday morning.
“Our operators deserve credit for doing the best they can under extremely challenging conditions, but conditions have deteriorated to the point where continued service could put both our operators and passengers at risk,” said PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman. “Several buses have become stuck in the snow and we must be cautious and safe.”
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Updated at 5:10 p.m.
Several cities in Allegheny County have declared a state of emergency as the region experiences heavy snowfall.
Kasey Reigner, public information officer for the Department of Emergency Services, said the county now has disaster declarations in 16 counties, including 20 municipalities.
Click here to see the full list.
Updated at 5:00 p.m.
Channel 11 crews observed a vehicle driving off the side of I-279 in Allegheny County.
Updated at 4:30 p.m.
The latest from the Pittsburgh Regional Transportation Authority says delays of at least an hour are currently occurring on all routes.
PRT says the following routes are affected:
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6-Spring Hill, 15-Charles and 17-Shadeland are unable to serve parts of the North Side.
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39-Brookline Unable to Serve Parts of Brookline
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44-Knoxville unable to serve parts of Mount Olive
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54-Northside-Oakland cannot serve Bon Air
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57-Hazelwood Unable to serve Blair Street in Hazelwood
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59-Mon Valley does not serve Mon View Heights in Whitaker or flights between Duquesne and Whitaker.
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61A-North Braddock, 61B-Braddock and P68-Braddock Hills Flyer are unable to service Braddock Hills Shopping Center
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67-Monroeville will continue on William Penn Highway. Buses cannot travel to UPMC East or the Monroeville Mall.
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74 Homewood-Squirrel Hill does not serve Highland Drive and upper Homewood/Belmar Gardens
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77-Penn Hills Unable to serve Alcoma Apartments in Penn Hills
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79-East Hills Unable to serve East Hills
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81-Oak Hill and 83-Webster are unable to serve parts of the mountain area
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The P68 Braddock Hills Flyer is unable to service the closed Monroeville Mall or Braddock Hills Mall.
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Y46-Elizabeth Flyer unable to service Century Townhomes in Clayton
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Y49-Prospect Park Flyer stays at Rt. 51
The PRT asks passengers to only attempt travel if absolutely necessary.
Anyone needing to contact customer service can call 412-442-2000.
Updated at 4:20 p.m.
New “superplows” are helping the Pennsylvania Turnpike clear snow during major winter storms.
A Turnpike spokesman said this was the first major storm the 550-horsepower, three-rear-axle, three-wheel-drive truck had encountered.
The turnpike’s maintenance director, who was a passenger on a Super Plow truck, shared video of the truck driving around Somerset.
Click here to read more.
Updated at 4:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh Chief Meteorologist Stephen Cropper shares his latest weather forecast. He estimated there would still be several inches of snow in most areas Sunday. He also expects overnight temperatures to drop below freezing.
Click here for his latest updates.
Updated at 4:00 p.m.
Reliable drive-in theater shares surveillance video of snow-covered classic outdoor entertainment venue. It looks like this.
Updated at 3:20 p.m.
In the latest update, the City of Pittsburgh observed 7 inches of snow falling on the roof of City Hall at 2 p.m. Sunday. Here are the photos they shared!
Snowfall in Pittsburgh as of 2:00 PM on January 25, 2026
Updated at 3:05 p.m.
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office said there will be no public events Monday.
These services include real estate, civil litigation and firearms.
Click here to read more.
Updated at 2:15 p.m.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor is also helping, saying more than 150 volunteers from the city’s Snow Angel program have been out clearing neighbors’ sidewalks.
Updated at 11:45 AM:
Pizza Parma is offering free pizza to all public workers, emergency responders, first responders, bus drivers and City of Pittsburgh-affiliated personnel working at one of the restaurant’s locations during this storm.
Updated at 11:15 AM:
Giant Eagle announced that they will be closing all Giant Eagle and Market District corporate stores early Sunday due to winter weather conditions.
Updated at 10:45 AM:
The mayor of Ambridge said the borough will continue to aggressively clean up its streets. Mayor Iorfido-Schmidt asked everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
Updated at 10:30 a.m.:
Latest information on our ketchup bottles:
Updated at 10:23 AM:
Many flights at Pittsburgh International Airport have been canceled.
If you are traveling today or tomorrow, the airport recommends checking directly with your airline for the latest information on delays or cancellations.
Updated at 10am:
The PRT provided an update, saying that due to road conditions, all services are currently experiencing delays of up to 60 minutes.
Buses cannot serve parts of Penn Hills (Alkoma Flats), Fineview, Hill District, Garfield, Duquesne, North Side and Braddock Hills.
Updated at 9:30 a.m.:
As snowfall continues, highways in the Pittsburgh area are being affected.
Around 9 a.m., our crews encountered Interstate 79, which was covered in snow near the Wexford exit.
Updated at 8:40 a.m.:
Scott Township has issued an emergency declaration.
According to a letter from the town, the declaration allows them to take immediate action to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents. It enables local officials and emergency services to respond to situations more effectively, coordinate resources and take any necessary steps to resolve problems.
They ask residents to remain vigilant, follow guidance from local officials and avoid unnecessary travel.
WPXI issues emergency declaration for Scott Township
Updated at 8 a.m.:
Channel 11 is measuring snow with ketchup bottles!
Updated at 7:30 AM
Channel 11’s Andrew Havranek provides an update on the situation in North Huntington, Westmoreland County.
Updated at 7:20 a.m.:
Mount Lebanon says they have full plow crews out, but if you must travel on the roads, expect snow on your route.
Updated at 7:10 a.m.:
The Pittsburgh Regional Transportation Authority said it was seeing delays of about 30 minutes across the system. They added that road conditions prevent them from serving some communities in the North End, Penn Hills and Braddock Hills.
Updated at 7 a.m.:
The Beaver County Rochester Police Department urges residents to avoid travel and not drive unless absolutely necessary.
Updated at 6:15 a.m.:
Melissa Maczko, spokesperson for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Region 12, said their crews will remain on the roads to clean up during and after the storm.
She added that drivers should expect to see snow cover as the weather continues to drop.
“Depending on the intensity of the storm, snow trails can take anywhere from two hours to several hours,” Metzko said.
District 12, which covers Washington, Westmoreland, Greene and Fayette counties, has 200 snow removal routes, she said. All available personnel are working.
Updated at 6am
WPXI’s Scott Harbaugh updated the map of forecast snowfall totals:
Updated at 5:44 AM:
Updated at 5 a.m.:
This is Route 8 in Butler Township
Updated at 4:30 AM:
Snow has started falling in the area.
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