Area Under Winter Storm Watch
Thursday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region far in advance of a major snow storm expected to arrive in eastern Ohio tomorrow.
By noon today, social media posts were already appearing regarding cancellations or modifications for Sunday services while the Ohio Hills Health Centers have decided to close all offices on Monday.
Residents are urged to use common sense and to call ahead or check websites and social media pages before attempting to travel anywhere once the storm arrives.
Winter Storm Watch
WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE UPDATE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
Thu Jan 22 2026
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…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
Moderate to major impacts to the region are possible later this weekend with periods of moderate to heavy snow. Widespread totals between 8 to 15 inches appear most likely with locally higher amounts possible, particularly in high terrain. There is a low chance sleet mixes in at times south of I-70.
The Watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible Sunday through Monday morning.
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