Pennsylvania commuters are stepping into gray skies and damp pavement this morning, with fog hanging low over the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers. Temperatures hover near 37 degrees in Pittsburgh, and a northwest breeze adds a biting edge. Visibility has dipped at times, especially on hilltops and bridges.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, scattered snow showers develop after 3 p.m. as colder air pushes in. Highs reach only 34 degrees before temperatures fall quickly this evening. Winds gust up to 24 mph, which could reduce visibility during heavier bursts. A 20% chance of snow this afternoon increases to 30% tonight, with less than a half-inch of accumulation possible.
Drivers on I-376, I-279 and the Parkway West should prepare for slick spots after sunset. Wet pavement could refreeze as readings drop into the mid-20s. This is the time of year when flash freezing becomes a concern. Snowmelt and moisture can harden into black ice quickly.
Thursday stays cold with a slight chance of morning flurries and a high near 30 degrees. Friday rebounds to 37 degrees under partly sunny skies. Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15 brings a modest thaw, with sunshine Saturday and highs near 42 degrees.
Early next week trends milder, with highs climbing into the mid-40s and low 50s by Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-average temperatures across much of the eastern U.S., hinting at a gradual late-winter thaw.
Five Day Outlook for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Today: High 34°, snow showers after 3 p.m.
Thursday: High 30°, slight morning flurries.
Friday: High 37°, partly sunny.
Saturday: High 42°, sunny.
Sunday: High 44°, chance of rain after 1 p.m.
