PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Clear skies and brisk morning air set the tone for one more calm day across western Pennsylvania before the next wet pattern arrives. The region’s late-week sunshine will soon give way to a damp, breezy weekend — a typical mid-November shuffle as temperatures swing from mild to cool once again.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Friday will stay pleasant with highs near 52°F and light winds. Clouds will build late in the day as a storm system tracks east from the Ohio Valley. Rain is expected to begin after noon Saturday, with an 80% chance of steady showers continuing into the evening. Gusty winds may develop along the ridges and near I-79 and I-376, where slick roads could slow travel by late afternoon.
Temperatures will climb into the low 60s Saturday before falling sharply as cooler air filters in behind the front. Sunday’s highs will hover near 53°F with breezy northwest winds — a reminder that the mild spell won’t last. Showers should taper early Sunday, allowing for drier conditions into the start of next week.
For those planning early holiday shopping, football tailgates, or leaf cleanup, Friday remains the best window for outdoor plans. The weekend’s rain may dampen fields and yards but will help ease mild drought conditions that linger in some western counties.
Long-range models hint at another cool push next week, possibly ushering in the first true taste of early winter air before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Fri: 52/34 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Sat: 62/43 – Clouds increase; steady rain late.
Sun: 53/32 – Breezy; rain ends early, turning cooler.
Mon: 47/30 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall chill.
Tue: 49/35 – Partly cloudy; dry and cool.
