A fresh round of wintry weather is set to hit the central Appalachians heading into New Year’s Eve, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue Winter Storm Warnings for higher-elevation communities across southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s mountain counties.
The warnings, posted Tuesday afternoon (December 30, 2025), highlight a combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and the potential for dangerous travel during a busy holiday period.
Key takeaways
Heavy snow is expected in the ridges and higher elevations, with totals generally in the 4–8 inch range in the warned areas (locally higher in some mountain zones). Strong wind gusts (35–50 mph) could create blowing snow and reduced
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