Pittsburgh faces snow showers and gusty winds up to 65 mph as a cold front arrives, with potential squalls in western PA.

Rain is arriving also with the higher temperatures and the precipitation will bring a risk for flooding in the Pittsburgh area. According to the National Weather Service, a low pressure system will move into the region by Friday and will bring between three-quarters of an inch to 1.

High winds could possibly cause widespread power outages and create challenging travel conditions in the region.

Aware: A Flood watch is in effect for Westmoreland, Somerset, & Fayette counties through Saturday morning.

The bitter cold last week caused rivers to freeze across the Pittsburgh area, and experts worry that could create problems as the temperatures increase again.

The National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of the region.

High winds pose significant risks to residents and travelers throughout the affected regions as the National Weather Service issues wind advisories.

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Temperatures will warm into the 40s today with a nice mix of sun and clouds. It won’t be as windy as it’s been the last couple of days either. So, it won’t feel a whole lot colder than the actual temperature.