Pennsylvania — Cold air bites hard across western Pennsylvania this morning, with icy pavement, stiff winds, and flurries brushing parts of the region. Breath hangs in the air, and untreated roads feel slick before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, hazardous travel is likely by Friday as a fast-moving clipper system brings accumulating snow to the area. Snow develops during the day and intensifies by evening, with snow squalls possible Friday night. Wind chills are expected to plunge between 5 and 15 degrees after the cold front passes.
Pittsburgh sits near the core of this system. Snow chances reach 100 percent Friday, with highs near 32. Friday night remains active, as snow continues and temperatures fall into the single digits. Visibility may drop quickly on I-79, I-376, and Route 28, especially during heavier bursts. Bridges and overpasses will freeze first.
Before the snow arrives, today stays mostly quiet but cold. Sunshine helps little, with highs only reaching the mid-20s. Tonight turns sharply colder, with lows near 4 degrees under clearing skies. Thursday remains dry but frigid, setting the stage for snow to stick quickly once it begins.
Saturday brings no real relief. Skies clear, but highs struggle to reach the mid-teens. Wind chills remain harsh, making it feel colder for anyone outdoors. Plan layers, cover exposed skin, and limit time outside when possible.
Looking ahead, temperatures slowly moderate late this weekend into early next week. Highs climb back into the 30s by Monday and near 40 by Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors a broader warming trend, hinting at quieter weather after this Arctic surge.
Traveling Friday or Friday night? Plan extra time and watch for rapidly changing road conditions. Seeing snow squalls in your area? Share what you’re experiencing.
Five-Day Outlook for Pittsburgh, PA
- Today: Mostly sunny, very cold, high near 26
- Thursday: Partly sunny, frigid, high near 24
- Friday: Snow likely, travel impacts, high near 32
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, bitter cold, high near 16
- Sunday: Partly sunny, slowly moderating, high near 24
