UPDATED: Winter Storm Moving Into Western Pennsylvania

A winter storm that could bring several inches of snow is expected to hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service has upgraded its advisory to a winter storm warning that runs from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The weather service expects 5-to-8 inches of snow in this area, while even heavier snow is expected to fall in the Laurel Highlands of Fayette, Westmoreland and Somerset counties.

The South Hills of Pittsburgh and other areas south and east of the city could get up to 8 inches. Neighborhoods west of Pittsburgh are expected to get a little bit less.

The weather is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon as a mix of rain and snow before intensifying overnight. The snow is expected to continue until Wednesday afternoon, according to the weather service.

Continue to monitor Canon-McMillan Patch as more details about the forecast become available.