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In 1977, Pittsburgh Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild

Pittsburgh experienced its coldest winter on record in 1976-77, with temperatures averaging 20 degrees and significant snowfall.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Nov 26
A snowy landscape with a large tree in the foreground and a city skyline in the background, captured in black and white.
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10 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A Pittsburgh Winter

by Beth Price-Williams
on Nov 29
Two white plastic chairs sit on a snowy, slushy surface beside a road.
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Pittsburghers Should Expect Normal Cold And Snow This Winter According To The Farmers’ Almanac

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 21
A snowy landscape with a large tree in the foreground and a city skyline in the background, captured in black and white.
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Surges Of Up To 18 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The Pittsburgh Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor This April

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 23
A shooting star streaks across a starry night sky, framed by silhouettes of tall trees.
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69 Years Ago, Pittsburgh Was Hit With The Worst Blizzard In History

by Beth Price-Williams
on Feb 12
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The Next Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible From Pittsburgh And You Won’t Want To Miss Out

Pennsylvania offers a variety of natural wonders including gorges, caves, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks that provide breathtaking beauty and adventure.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Jan 14
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10 Wintertime Struggles Only True Pittsburghers Can Fully Appreciate

Pittsburghers face unique wintertime struggles, from severe weather warnings to dealing with snow and gloomy days.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Dec 12
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It’s Impossible To Forget The Year Pittsburgh Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

The Big Snow of 1950 in Pittsburgh was a historic snowstorm that shut down the city and claimed over 50 lives.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Dec 2
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You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That Pittsburgh’s Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be Warmer Than Normal

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warmer winter with less snow but more rain for Pittsburgh in 2018-19.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Aug 29
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In 1936, A Great Flood Swept Through Pittsburgh And Changed The City Forever

The Great Flood of 1936 in Pittsburgh caused significant damage and led to mandatory flood-control projects.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 8
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