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Ohio-Pennsylvania-Virginia Weather Alert: 83° Heat Tuesday, First Snow Possible Saturday Oct 17
PITTSBURGH, PA — Residents across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia could experience a dramatic weather reversal this week, with near record warmth Tuesday, October 13, giv
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-12T09:41:16.439Z
PITTSBURGH, PA — Residents across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia could experience a dramatic weather reversal this week, with near record warmth Tuesday, October 13, giving way to much colder temperatures and even the possibility of snow in some areas by Saturday, October 17.
According to a weather forecast graphic shared Monday morning, temperatures could climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s Tuesday before a significant cooldown arrives toward the weekend.
Near Record Warmth Arrives Tuesday
Tuesday could be the warmest day of the week, with Pittsburgh reaching approximately 81 degrees, New Castle climbing to 83 degrees and Butler approaching 80 degrees.
Across eastern Ohio, temperatures could reach 82 degrees in Coshocton and Zanesville, while Wheeling, West Virginia, could see highs near 80 degrees.
The unusual warmth is expected to continue into Wednesday, with many communities remaining in the 70s.
Temperatures Plunge as Weekend Approaches
By Thursday and Friday, temperatures will begin trending downward, with afternoon highs generally falling into the 60s and lower 70s.
A much stronger cooldown is projected for Saturday.
Pittsburgh could drop to 40 degrees Saturday morning, with a high near 51. Butler and Mercer could fall to 34 degrees, while DuBois could reach 34 degrees before climbing to just 46.
In Davis, West Virginia, Saturday temperatures could range from 34 to 42 degrees.
Could Snow Actually Arrive?
The forecast post specifically raises the possibility of snow in some areas by the weekend, although accumulation amounts, timing and exact locations have not been identified.
The colder conditions could be particularly noticeable in higher elevation communities, where temperatures are forecast to remain substantially lower.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches, particularly those planning outdoor activities or traveling through higher elevations.