Who's Right? Comparing the TV Winter Weather Forecasts

The chief meteorologists of Pittsburgh TV stations KDKA, WTAE, and WPXI all agree that this winter will be colder and snowier than last, but their consensus ends there.


photo by Richard Cook

 

KDKA – Jeff Verszyla

Month Temperature Snowfall
November 42° 4.5"
December 30° 11.2"
January 29° 13.9"
February 31° 10.4"
March 37° 11"

Bottom Line:

  • Near normal temps
     
  • Above normal snowfall
     
  • Spring arrives late

 

WPXI – Stephen Cropper

Month Temperature Snowfall
November 44° 1"
December 35° 7"
January 32° 9"
February 27° 10"
March 40° 10"

Bottom Line:

  • More snow than last winter but still below average
     
  • Colder than last winter but warmer than average
     
  • Spring arrives late

 

WTAE – Mike Harvey

Month Temperature Snowfall
November 43° 2"
December 32° 9"
January 29° 14"
February 31° 14"
March 40° 9"

Bottom Line:

  • Temps below normal for most of the winter
     
  • Above-average snowfall
     
  • More lake-effect snow

 

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