As storms bring heavy blankets of snow to communities across the East Coast, Beaver County will likely be spared from intense weather during this wave of winter weather.
While there are cancellations and delays for local schools on Monday morning, communities around Beaver County and the greater Pittsburgh region have not been impacted by the storms as dramatically as other parts of the larger Mid-Atlantic region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Moon Township, most Beaver County residents should only see around 1 to 2 inches of snow throughout the day.
As the storms continue throughout the week, the chances of additional snow remain low for Beaver County and other communities surrounding Pittsburgh. The forecasts call for potential accumulation on Wednesday, but meteorologists only anticipate less than an inch of accumulation. With temperatures still fairly warm in the area, the larger threat to communities may be some powerful gusts of wind.
While the storm was mild in Pittsburgh, restrictions were placed on Interstate 79 from the West Virginia border in Greene County to the Interstate 376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchange in Allegheny County. As road crews work to treat the roads during the storm, the speed limit has temporarily been reduced to 45 miles per hour.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Snowstorms bringing a few inches to Beaver County, affecting some roads