2nd Snowiest December On Record In Area

January 2, 2021 4:15 am

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — Pittsburgh recorded 27.5 inches of snow last month, making it the second-snowiest December on record. The snowiest December on record goes to 1890, with 41.8 inches of snow. The snowfall this month was 19.2 inches above average and marks the seventh-snowiest month on record for Pittsburgh. The snowiest month ever on record in the city is February 2010, which recorded 48.7 inches of snow. Pittsburgh has seen 28.3 inches of snow so far this season, and has already recorded 68% of its average seasonal snowfall. The 28.3 inches of snow marks the fourth-snowiest period for a season to date (October, November, December). The top spot for a season to date goes to 1950 with 51.3 inches of snow. The entire season, which can run through April, averages 41.4 inches of snow for Pittsburgh.