Pennsylvania – Dim red taillights glow through thick morning mist across the Three Rivers as Pittsburgh wakes to a quiet but unsettled start one week before Thanksgiving. Fog clings to bridges, headlights scatter across damp pavement, and early travelers creep down I-376, I-79, and the Parkway North with extra caution. Residents should slow their pace, allow generous braking distance, and prepare for heavier congestion as the morning rush builds.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office, lingering fog gradually lifts through midmorning before skies trend partly sunny. The brief lull sets up a stable but cool stretch heading into Friday. Moisture returns late Thursday night as clouds thicken across Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington counties. Light rain may reach the region by midday Friday, creating fresh travel challenges for flyers and commuters planning early holiday departures.
According to PennDOT, patchy fog often lingers longest near the rivers and low elevation corridors south of the city. Crews monitor visibility-reduction zones and warn drivers to watch for sharp drop-offs in sight distance on curves and interchanges. Friday’s rain chance could also spark minor ponding on the Parkway East during heavier pulses, though totals look light.
To be fair, temperatures stay mild for November with no Winter Weather threat in the immediate Pittsburgh area. Still, models hint at a subtle Winter Tease early next week as colder air nudges southeast. A weak disturbance may produce a slight mix in the higher ridges east of the city, though no accumulation is expected. Travelers heading toward the Laurel Highlands or northern tier should continue checking conditions.
The weekend trends calmer with seasonable sunshine Saturday and Sunday, offering a good window for errands, decorating, or staging early Thanksgiving plans.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Sat: 54/38 – Mostly sunny; cool and calm.
Sun: 55/39 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Mon: 56/37 – Mostly cloudy; slight ridge mix east.
Tue: 54/36 – Partly sunny; cooler push late.
Wed: 52/36 – Dry; strong Thanksgiving travel day.
