Snowstorm Miracle: Stranger Helps Dad Reach Hospital for Early Birth
A historic snowstorm struck the Pittsburgh region on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, dumping heavy snow across Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. Amid the chaos, a young couple faced an unexpected challenge when Jordan Siters' water broke three weeks early—and her boyfriend, Dalton Tabron, had to race against time to reach her side.
The day began around 5 a.m. when Siters' water broke, catching the couple off guard. With roads buried under snow, ambulance services warned Tabron that he wouldn't be able to ride with her to the general hospital. Refusing to miss the birth, he turned to Facebook and a local crime watch page, desperately searching for someone with a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Within an hour and a half, his plea had been shared widely, and a stranger called to offer help. Tabron made it to the hospital near me just in time, arriving by 4 p.m. to welcome their son, Nico Bylur Josiah Siters. The couple chose the name Bylur—the Icelandic word for snowstorm—as a nod to the blizzard that brought them together for the birth. The storm, the worst in over a decade, had paralysed travel across the region. Yet, thanks to a community's quick response, Tabron didn't have to face the moment alone.
Nico Bylur Josiah Siters was born safely during the height of the storm. The family's story became a small but memorable moment in the midst of a record-breaking winter event. Their experience also highlighted how local networks stepped in when extreme weather disrupted normal emergency services.
