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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Winter Storm Warning: Several Inches of Snow Predicted for Plum-Oakmont Area

The snow is expected to begin Sunday night.

Though it's officially spring, it seems as though the Plum-Oakmont area will experience some more winter weather. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Pittsburgh region, including Plum, Oakmont and Verona. The warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday. Snow is expected to be most intense from midnight Sunday through the pre-dawn hours of Monday, accumulating 4 to 7 inches before ending by Monday afternoon. Heavy snow could make traveling hazardous. Here's a look at the forecast for the area: Plum-Oakmont Patch will provide updated information about the weather and travel conditions. Stay with us and tell us how the roads look in your neighborhood in the comments …

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Plum-Oakmont Closings, Delays Due to Winter Storm

The overnight snow has caused come cancellations and delays.

  Several inches of snow have fallen in the Plum-Oakmont area overnight, and it has caused some cancellations and delays Wednesday. The area remains under a winter storm warning through 5 p.m. Total snow accumulations could reach 5 to 8 inches. How are the roads in your area? Do you know of any more closures? Keep us updated and tell us in the comments! Submit your snow photos by hitting the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Winter Storm Warning for Plum-Oakmont: Forecasters Increase Snow Predictions

The storm is expected to begin as a mixture of rain and snow before turning to all snow overnight.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter storm warning for the Pittsburgh region, including Plum, Oakmont and Verona boroughs from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters say snow will accumulate 5 to 8 inches before the storm ends Wednesday afternoon. The period of most intense snow will be between midnight Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. A storm warning means that snowfall will make travel dangerous, according to the weather service, and drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they must go out. Here's a specific look at the forecast for Plum-Oakmont: Stay with Plum-Oakmont Patch for updates about the weather. Are you sick and tired of winter, or are you happy with the forecast of more snow. Tell us in …

G-Man

11:47 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Florida anyone...we can still get out!   more ›

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Heavy Snow Expected in Plum-Oakmont Area Wednesday

Weather forecasters issue a winter storm warning for the Pittsburgh metro area.

If you're hoping for a winter wonderland, you're in luck. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Allegheny County, effective from 5 a.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday. Four to eight inches of snow are expected to accumulate throughout the day, with heavy snow occurring mid-Wednesday morning through the afternoon. Sleet and freezing rain are also expected. Visibility for motorists could be limited to a quarter-of-a-mile during heavy snows, according to the NWS. Hazardous travel conditions are expected. Here's the forecast for the Plum-Oakmont area: Don't forget to stay in touch with us during the snow storm. Update us about weather conditions in your area. Upload photos, too! ___________________ Plum-Oakmont …

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Heidi Dezayas

2:36 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012

The Pennsylvania State Police have closed Route 28 in both directions from Harmarville (Exit 11) to Tarentum (Exit 14).   more ›

Friday, January 20, 2012

Winter Storm Warning Goes Into Effect Friday Night

The Plum, Oakmont and Verona communities are expected to receive 1/4-inch of ice accumulation and 1 to 4 inches of snow.

It's going to be a snowy weekend! If you just shoveled your driveway or sidewalk, get ready to do it again. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for a wintery mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow, going into effect at 7 tonight and ending at 1 p.m. Saturday. The area is supposed to get 1/4-inch of ice and 1 to 4 inches of snow total. Tonight's low is 24 degrees, with a high of 32 Saturday. Snow likely will start before midnight Saturday, then snow, freezing rain and sleet. New overnight snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible. During the day on Saturday, there will be periods of snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 3 p.m., with a slight chance of snow between 3 and 4 p.m. New snow and sleet …

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