Pittsburgh, PA – A dull gray haze settles over the Three Rivers this morning as fog wraps around bridges and softens the skyline, creating a slick, muted start for commuters. The air feels heavy and cool, and headlights skim across wet pavement as Thanksgiving travel picks up across western Pennsylvania. Drivers should plan for reduced visibility along I-376, I-79, and the Parkway East, where conditions change quickly during the wetter stretches ahead.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office, light showers may form after midday before steadier rain builds late in the afternoon and evening. Patchy fog lingers through the day, especially near river valleys and higher ridges south of the city. Meteorologists expect only light amounts—generally under a tenth of an inch—but note that the moisture will heighten travel delays during peak pre-holiday movement.
According to forecasters, skies brighten Saturday with highs near 50 and a cooler northwest breeze. Sunday looks even better, bringing calm sunshine and ideal conditions for early holiday errands, decorating, or packing before next week’s busier travel window. Still, the larger national pattern hints at a familiar “Winter Tease,” as models continue to show a strong cold surge expanding from the Northwest toward the East Coast between November 25 and December 3. Several northern states may see heavy snow—between 3 and 15 inches—as Thanksgiving week unfolds.
According to national guidance, Pittsburgh stays mostly mild through early next week before colder air approaches midweek. Rain becomes more likely Tuesday and Wednesday, a possible trouble spot for residents traveling long-distance by car or air ahead of the holiday. For now, the city moves through a damp, fog-prone stretch today, followed by a sharply clearer weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Fri: 53/40 – Patchy fog; light rain late; slower travel.
Sat: 50/31 – Partly sunny; cool breeze.
Sun: 53/32 – Mostly sunny; crisp and calm.
Mon: 56/42 – Mostly sunny; pleasant travel.
Tue: 59/44 – Rain likely late; early Thanksgiving impacts.
