Pennsylvania – Thick fog hangs low over the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, blurring bridges and slowing traffic across I-376 and I-279. Visibility has dropped to around 2 miles at Pittsburgh International Airport, where temperatures sit at 49 degrees. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m., and drivers are already tapping brakes through tunnels and river valleys.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, rain becomes likely after 3 p.m. with a 70% chance and highs soaring to 62 degrees. That’s nearly 20 degrees above average for mid-February. Showers increase tonight, with a 90% chance of rain and even a slight chance of thunder after 1 a.m. Gusts could reach 20 mph before daybreak.
Rain lingers into Friday morning, mainly before 1 p.m., with highs again near 62. Roads stay wet, and ponding may develop in low spots. Skies gradually clear late Friday as cooler air begins edging in.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 48. That drop sets the stage for a sharper change. Saturday night brings a 30% chance of snow after 1 a.m. as temperatures fall to 32 degrees. Watch for flash freezing where water remains on untreated roads.
Sunday shifts fully into winter mode. Snow is likely with an 80% chance and highs near 40. Accumulating snow could create slushy travel, especially on bridges and elevated roadways. Snow chances continue Sunday night as lows dip to 28.
Early next week trends colder, then moderates. Monday stays mostly cloudy near 36 with lingering snow chances. By midweek, temperatures climb into the mid-40s, hinting at early spring warmth returning across western Pennsylvania.
Five Day Outlook for Pittsburgh, PA:
Friday: Rain early, high 62.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 48.
Sunday: Snow likely, high 40.
Monday: Chance of snow, high 36.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 35.
