HARRISBURG, Pa. – Western Pennsylvania is about to make a sharp seasonal turn as rain gives way to the region’s first measurable snow of the fall. A strong front moving in late Sunday will drag colder air south, setting up a slick, wintry start to the new week across the Pittsburgh metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, steady rain Sunday morning will transition to a rain-and-snow mix by evening, changing to all snow overnight as temperatures fall into the lower 30s. While snowfall totals should remain light—generally under an inch—roads could turn slushy in higher elevations east of I-79 and north toward Butler and Indiana Counties. Motorists should plan for slower travel Sunday night into early Monday, especially on untreated bridges and overpasses.
Monday will stay cloudy and cold, with lingering snow showers and highs barely reaching the upper 30s. Gusty northwest winds near 20 mph will make it feel closer to the 20s by afternoon. That chill deepens Monday night, when lows dip into the mid-20s—the coldest air of the season so far.
Veterans Day brings some relief with sunshine, though temperatures remain well below normal. Highs around 40 will accompany a crisp, dry breeze—a calm finish after a turbulent stretch. This early-November pattern mirrors a broader national trend as Arctic air drives south across the Midwest and Appalachians. For western Pennsylvania, it’s the first true “winter tease” of the season—and a reminder to dust off the scraper, check antifreeze, and prepare for icy mornings ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Sat: 59/44 – Morning fog then partly sunny; calm breeze.
Sun: 48/31 – Rain changing to snow by evening; minor slush possible.
Mon: 39/26 – Snow showers early; breezy, colder air moves in.
Tue (Veterans Day): 40/33 – Mostly sunny; cold and crisp.
Wed: 52/34 – Partly sunny; gradual midweek warmup.
