City Prepares for Snow Storm

PITTSBURGH, PA (February 8, 2021) With significant snowfall predicted for Monday night through Saturday, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is preparing for road salt treatments and plowing citywide. 

Forecasts are for snow to fall from approximately 11 pm. Monday through Sunday afternoon, with a brief respite from snow expected on Thursday. 

DPW plans to have over 45 trucks on the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift tonight, salting roads in advance of the storm. Tuesday daylight crews will work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., when over 60 trucks will be available for salting and plowing. Additionally, crews will be out Tuesday morning, salting and shoveling City steps, sidewalks, and bridges. Crews are in place around the clock to perform salting and plowing until the storm has passed through the area. 

The City Snowplow Tracker App (https://pittsburghpa.gov/weather/snow-plow-tracker) will be activated tonight at 11 p.m. and throughout the storm.

Slippery road conditions should be expected on Tuesday morning, as crews work through treating their routes. Motorists are advised to use caution when driving, especially on steep roads and narrow streets.