Pennsylvania — Steel-gray skies stretch over western Pennsylvania as winter tightens its grip this morning. Breath turns white instantly, and car doors feel frozen to the touch. Temperatures sit near 15 degrees in Pittsburgh, with wind chills dropping into the single digits.
Sunshine tries to help later today, but cold air holds firm. Highs only reach the mid-40s, and melting frost may refreeze after sunset. Drivers should watch bridges, ramps, and hilltops where black ice forms fastest.
Tonight stays cold. Clouds increase, and lows dip near 30 degrees. Slick spots may develop before dawn Sunday, especially on untreated neighborhood roads. Plan extra time if traveling early.
Sunday offers relief. Bright sun returns, and highs reach the mid-30s. Winds ease, making outdoor errands feel more manageable, to be fair. Road conditions improve through the afternoon.
Monday continues the slow warm-up. Highs climb toward the upper 30s under partly sunny skies. Meteorologists are now tracking a developing system for Monday night. Rain and snow may briefly mix as temperatures hover near freezing. Even light precipitation could create slick travel windows late.
Tuesday turns wetter and warmer. Rain becomes likely, and highs approach 50 degrees. Roads along I-376, I-79, and Route 28 could turn wet and slow during peak travel hours. Keep headlights on and increase following distance.
Looking ahead to Christmas travel, the pattern favors milder air but unsettled conditions. Periodic rain chances linger through midweek. While major snow looks unlikely for now, flash-freeze risks remain if colder air returns behind rainfall.
Winter is clearly settling in across western Pennsylvania. Preparing now helps avoid surprises later. Traveling this week? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook — Pittsburgh, PA
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 44
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 35
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 38
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high near 49
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 45
