PITTSBURGH, PA — A calm, cold dawn spreads across western Pennsylvania, the air crisp and still under a pale November moon. But don’t be fooled by the quiet start — a wet and wintry transition is coming. A powerful pattern shift will send temperatures tumbling and may deliver the first snowflakes of the season to the Pittsburgh metro by late Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, today will bring sun and light northwest breezes with highs near 54°F, ideal for morning commutes or leaf cleanup. Clouds thicken tonight, signaling the next system racing in from the Ohio Valley. Rain begins Friday afternoon, spreading east through the evening with 80–90% chances of steady showers across western Pennsylvania.
Friday night’s temperatures hold in the 40s before a brief rebound Saturday, when partial sunshine returns and highs approach 60°F. It’s a good window for early Veterans Day events or travel before another strong front arrives Sunday.
By Sunday afternoon, rain redevelops, then mixes with or changes to snow as colder air funnels in behind the front. The temperature drop will be sharp — from the mid-50s Sunday to near freezing by late evening. Light accumulation is possible across higher elevations east of the city and north toward Butler and Indiana Counties.
Monday stays cold and blustery with lingering flurries before sunshine returns for Veterans Day Tuesday. It’s the clearest sign yet that winter is on the doorstep, and November’s early taste of snow could be the first of several rounds before Thanksgiving.
Residents should watch for slick bridges Sunday night, check car heaters, and prep for freezing mornings early next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Pittsburgh, PA:
Thu: 54/36 – Sunny, mild breeze.
Fri: 63/47 – Rain developing; breezy evening.
Sat: 60/43 – Partial sun, turning mild.
Sun: 54/29 – Rain changing to snow late.
Mon: 37/26 – Flurries early, cold and blustery.
