Pennsylvania – Cold air grips the Pittsburgh region before sunrise, frosting rooftops and glazing windshields with a thin white sheen as lights flicker across quiet hillsides. The crisp stillness hints at a shifting pattern, one that brings the area its latest Winter Tease and a rain–snow mix just as early Thanksgiving travelers start their week. Drivers should allow extra time this morning, especially where shaded roads stay colder.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office, moisture lifts into western Pennsylvania today. Temperatures climb toward the lower 40s as a band of precipitation arrives. The first few hours may include wet snowflakes across higher terrain south of the city and along I-79. Little accumulation is expected, yet bursts of mixed precipitation could briefly reduce visibility. As temperatures rise, rain becomes dominant and steadier during the afternoon.
According to forecasters, tonight remains damp with scattered showers and lighter winds. Road spray and glare may slow travel across Allegheny and Washington counties. New precipitation amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Fog may form in river valleys, especially near the Monongahela, creating tricky patches for late-evening commuters.
According to early model trends, Wednesday turns partly sunny with highs in the lower 50s. Clouds build late as the next system approaches from the Ohio Valley. This pattern sets up another wet period Thursday morning. Rain likely increases before sunrise Thursday, potentially slowing school traffic and early flight schedules at Pittsburgh International Airport. Temperatures fall slightly during the day, reinforcing a cool November feel.
The weekend brings milder, quieter weather with highs near 50. This stretch favors early Christmas decorating, errands, and local travel before a colder push signals a stronger Winter Tease early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Tue: 43/34 – Rain–snow mix early; no accumulation; slow I-79 travel.
Wed: 51/37 – Partly sunny; clouds increase late.
Thu: 54/45 – Rain likely; breezy; slower morning travel.
Fri: 57/36 – Chance of rain; cooler late day.
Sat: 50/33 – Partly sunny; seasonable and calm.
