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

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

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.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An extreme cold watch has been issued for the entire Pittsburgh area next week, starting Sunday night and lasting through Thursday morning. The region could see some of the coldest air in almost a decade.

Steve Fazekas’ citizen weather observer station in Winfield recorded a temperature of 15 degrees below zero just after 5 a.m. Wednesday. Fazekas’ reading came in just below the Pittsburgh region’s lowest temperature on record for Wednesday’s date — minus-4 degrees Jan.

The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory at 8:47 a.m. on Monday valid for Tuesday between midnight and 3 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana.

No matter how tempting, people should not walk or play on the area’s frozen-over rivers. Especially because things will be warming up soon. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service expect temperatures to be above freezing Thursday through Sunday,

Pittsburgh's winters can really slow down traffic on the roads and bridges in more ways than one. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright takes a look at the impact of winter weather on infrastructure.

"Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute," the National Weather Service said. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced vehicle restrictions ahead of time.

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 warm-up continues Thursday and highs should be warmer than Wednesday's high where we hit the mid 40s.