Winter weather creates ‘treacherous’ sidewalk conditions

By Lisa-Sophia Kachalova, Staff Writer • February 2, 2026

On Jan. 25, Pittsburgh received over 11 inches of snow, the most the City has received on a singular day since February 2010. According to students, the snowy and icy conditions have made walking more difficult and potentially dangerous — raising questions of who is responsible for maintaining sidewalks.

SGB voices weather concerns as in-person classes resume, announces new Rec Center safety initiatives

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

Student Government Board addressed student safety concerns over snowstorm effects and new updates encouraging student and employee protection at the Recreation and Wellness Center at its weekly meeting Tuesday night over Teams. 

National Weather Service issues severe weather advisory for Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

By Abby Lipold and Courtney Nealon • January 27, 2026

The National Weather Service announced an extreme cold warning from 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Pittsburgh area.

Oakland Snow Day: Students ski, sled down snowy streets

By Naomi Weiss and Kyra McCague • January 26, 2026

While cars slipped and stalled driving through snowy roads on Sunday afternoon, Pitt students navigated the snow-covered hills and streets of Oakland on sleds, skis, snowboards, trash bags, pieces of cardboard and even car bumpers.

Campus Life | Snow Activities

By Shriya Yadamreddi, Staff Writer • January 26, 2022

This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about her favorite activities to do in the snow or when it’s snowing.

Racial slurs found on car roofs in South Oakland

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • January 16, 2019

Racial slurs were found written in snow on car hoods in South Oakland Sunday night.

Poetry: January 23-24

By Alexis Buncich | For The Pitt News • January 26, 2018

In spring, we walk to class in miniskirts; we’ve got our books in hand. Everything seems swell outside, the weather at our command. Runners jogging in the park, the warmth remains when it turns...

Christmas: the most wonderful two months of the year

By Alexis Buncich | For The Pitt News • November 15, 2017

Based on my friends’ Snapchats, the last moments before the Christmas season ended the night of Halloween. Everyone was still getting into their Halloween candy when suddenly, the clock struck midnight...

Gallery: Fun In The Snow

By Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer • January 24, 2016