PITTSBURGH, PA – A cold, steel-gray dawn settles over the Monongahela Valley as the city edges toward its first brush with winter. The air is calm and crisp, but clouds are already thickening — a sign that a powerful weekend transition is on the way. By Sunday night, western Pennsylvania could see its first snowflakes of the season, signaling an early taste of the coming cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, showers will spread across the region late Friday, turning steady by evening. Gusty southwest winds may reach 30 mph at times, making travel damp and blustery along I-79 and the Parkway West. After a brief lull Saturday, another round of rain arrives Sunday with temperatures falling through the 40s by dusk. As colder air pours in, precipitation could change to snow across the higher elevations east of the city and possibly mix in briefly within Allegheny County itself.
The developing system will draw down much colder air early next week. Monday’s highs may struggle to reach 40°F, with snow showers likely north and east of Pittsburgh. Accumulations should remain light, but slick bridges and overpasses could form during the Monday morning commute.
Veterans Day brings a break from precipitation, but the chill lingers. Highs will stay near 43°F under partly sunny skies. Long-range models suggest a stronger Arctic surge could arrive by mid-November, keeping the region colder than average heading into Thanksgiving week.
Residents should plan for a wet, windy weekend and prepare for the season’s first wintry commute as the Fall-to-Winter transition begins in earnest across western Pennsylvania.
Five-Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Fri: 64/44 – Rain developing; breezy, gusts to 30 mph.
Sat: 60/44 – Mostly sunny; mild before clouds return late.
Sun: 57/32 – Rain likely; possible evening rain-to-snow changeover.
Mon: 40/25 – Snow showers; brisk, colder air settles in.
Tue: 43/28 – Partly sunny; cold and dry for Veterans Day.
