White Oak Borough Office of Emergency Management

03/26/2026

03/22/2026

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of the local area to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. The upgrade is due to increasing confidence in the potential for damaging wind gusts and large hail that could exceed golf ball size. A tornado or two still cannot be ruled out.

03/22/2026

03/13/2026

UPDATE: The Wind Advisory for portions of eastern Ohio, northern WV panhandle, and most of western Pennsylvania has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. Gusts up to 55-65 mph expected.

03/07/2026

UPDATE: This WATCH has now expired.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 8 PM EST

01/24/2026

No major changes to forecast accumulation amounts. The graphics below from the NWS Pittsburgh show the predicted onset and ending time of steady snow.

These graphics represent the approximate start and end time of steady snow across the region. A Winter Storm warning remains in effect across the entire region from 7pm tonight through noon on Monday. Additional details can be found on our winter page: https://weather.gov/pbz/winter

01/23/2026

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 PM tomorrow (Sat 1/24) until noon Monday. Snow is expected to begin tomorrow evening and continue through Monday morning. Current forecasts call for 10–14" of snow, with locally higher amounts possible. Travel may become extremely difficult or impossible at times and should be avoided if you can. If you must travel, plan ahead and make sure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.

In addition, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight through early tomorrow. Wind chills of -10 to -15 are possible.

01/22/2026

The occurrence of a significant winter storm is looking increasingly likely this weekend (Sat-Mon). There's still uncertainty, but current data suggests the potential for significant accumulations (possibly over 8''). Now is a good time to prepare. The forecast will keep evolving over the next day or two as the models get a better handle on the situation.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 - Sat Night - Mon Morning
We're still 2.5 days out from onset, but the probability of significant impacts in our area from a Winter Storm Saturday night through early Monday is increasing. A Winter Storm WATCH has been issued for our entire forecast area. More details to come...

12/31/2025

Winter Weather Advisory in effect. Snow expected to begin later this afternoon, with some squalls possible tonight. Use extra caution if traveling tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Snow showers/squalls will impact holiday travel across the region tonight. The *most likely* timing of impacts is broken down on the accompanying graphic. Snow squalls are very dangerous driving hazards. Please be safe out on the roads tonight and come back for future updates as we get closer to projected impacts. We will keep you all as up to date as we can. Snow Squall Warnings will be issued as needed tonight.

12/13/2025

Allegheny County is now under a Winter Storm Warning. Snow is expected to begin later this afternoon. Total accumulations of 4-7'' are expected. Travel may become very difficult and hazardous, especially late this afternoon through early tomorrow morning. If you must travel, use extreme caution.