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Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of western Pennsylvania....

Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

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Classes canceled at RMU on Thursday

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled for Thursday. University officials issued the notice at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday via the RMU Alert system. Classes were canceled on Wednesday after subzero temperatures and wind chills reaching...

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Extreme cold enters region with arctic temperatures, many schools cancel class

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A strong winter weather system known as a polar vortex is sweeping across the country, sending temperatures in many cities plummeting to sub-arctic levels. Schools and universities across the region have canceled classes on Wednesday in preparation for what...

Snow blanketed Robert Morris campus shortly before Thanksgiving break.

Petition to cancel RMU classes during polar vortex garners more than 2,200 signatures

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A petition created by a Robert Morris University student to cancel classes during what could be the coldest day of the year has gathered more than a third of the student body's support. UPDATE: Robert Morris University has canceled classes on Wednesday and...

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Moon Area School District closed Wednesday due to extreme cold

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - School districts around the Pittsburgh region will be closed on Wednesday as a winter weather system carrying subzero arctic air moves through the region. The Moon Area School District announced on Facebook Tuesday afternoon that they will not have classes...

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Polar vortex to bring severe cold, freezing weather

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A winter weather system moving into the western Pennsylvania region this week will bring subzero temperatures to the region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to drop to a low of -1 degree with a...

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Allegheny County prepares for extreme winter weather

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
January 28, 2019
National Weather Service Pittsburgh offers tips and information on how to prepare for the extreme cold.

Wind Chill Advisory issued as temperatures rapidly drop

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHiP - A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued following a winter storm system that moved through the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Wind Chill Advisory which took effect for most of western Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. Sunday evening...

Winter Weather Advisory issued, Pittsburgh prepares for snow storm

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the western Pennsylvania region ahead of the season's first snowstorm. The advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. Saturday and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday morning. Counties...