Pittsburgh, PA – Fallen leaves swirl across driveways and bridge decks this morning as a strengthening breeze pushes through the Ohio Valley. The air feels warm for early November, but change is on the way — and western Pennsylvania is in for a gusty, unsettled stretch that will shake loose the last of autumn’s color.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a strong cold front will slide across the region later today, bringing gusts up to 40 mph and a few rounds of scattered showers by late afternoon. The highest wind gusts are likely over the ridges of Fayette and Westmoreland counties, but metro Pittsburgh could still see brief bursts capable of knocking down loose branches or debris. Travelers along I-79, I-70, and the Parkway East should expect reduced visibility and slick pavement as showers move through after 4 p.m.
Thursday will turn cooler and calmer under mostly sunny skies, with highs near 53°F. The next system arrives Friday, spreading rain and possibly a few rumbles of thunder across southwestern Pennsylvania into the evening. Temperatures will dip back into the 40s by Saturday, ushering in a crisp, late-fall feel just in time for Veterans Day weekend.
While no snow is expected yet, long-range models hint at colder air funneling south by next week — a potential November cold snap that could bring the first flakes to higher elevations before mid-month. For now, keep jackets handy, secure loose outdoor items, and prepare for a breezy, shifting stretch that signals winter’s slow approach.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Wed: 65/39 – Increasing clouds; gusts near 40 mph with scattered showers late.
Thu: 53/35 – Mostly sunny, cooler breeze.
Fri: 64/48 – Rain likely; breezy at times.
Sat: 59/42 – Partly sunny; early rain possible.
Sun: 53/29 – Cloudy, cooler; chance of light rain.
