Storm dumps 8 inches on Butler County
The storm is winding down, according to the National Weather Service of Pittsburgh.
Reported measurements of up to 8 inches of a unique mix of winter precipitation forced all Butler County schools, including BC3 and Slippery Rock University, to close their campuses Wednesday.
The storm arrived at about 3:30 a.m. in southern Butler County, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Kramar.
Kramar said the warm air caused a mixture of winter precipitations, ranging from rain to snow.
“It's typical when you have warm air,” he said. “It's a mixture of all major winter weather types.”
Kramar said the brunt of the storm hit early afternoon today. Light and scattered snow showers are expected tonight as cold air retakes the region.
Mike Mattis, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Butler County maintenance manager, said the department's plow drivers were pretreating the roads before the snow arrived, and they are working 12-hour shifts throughout the day.
“We're going to have guys out until it's cleaned up,” Mattis said.
