Pittsburgh faces snow showers and gusty winds up to 65 mph as a cold front arrives, with potential squalls in western PA.

High winds could possibly cause widespread power outages and create challenging travel conditions in the region.

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The National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of the region.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An extreme cold watch has been issued for the entire Pittsburgh area next week, starting Sunday night and lasting through Thursday morning. The region could see some of the coldest air in almost a decade.

Steve Fazekas’ citizen weather observer station in Winfield recorded a temperature of 15 degrees below zero just after 5 a.m. Wednesday. Fazekas’ reading came in just below the Pittsburgh region’s lowest temperature on record for Wednesday’s date — minus-4 degrees Jan.

The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory at 8:47 a.m. on Monday valid for Tuesday between midnight and 3 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana.

"Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute," the National Weather Service said. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced vehicle restrictions ahead of time.

High winds could possibly cause widespread power outages and create challenging travel conditions in the region.

The bitter cold last week caused rivers to freeze across the Pittsburgh area, and experts worry that could create problems as the temperatures increase again.

National Weather Service Pittsburgh placed Butler County and Western Pennsylvania under a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. The weather service said people in the affected area can expect snow accumulations between ...

Timothy Jones knows cold. But bundled in a heavy coat and snug-fit, black wool cap, the Shaler man appeared unfazed Tuesday morning as he quietly paced in one of the region’s coldest spots: a narrow walkway,