Winter scene in Monongahela

By Mon Valley Independent

Snowflakes fell Tuesday afternoon in front of Angelo’s II in Monongahela. Bands of snow moved through the Mon Valley, providing an early taste of winter, but warmer weather is expected to return later this week. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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