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Pennsylvania Weather Nov. 4-5: Rain Chances Surge to 84%
Pittsburgh, PA – A stretch of unusually mild November weather will continue across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio early this week, but a significant increase in rain chances is expected late We
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-02T09:18:21.517Z
Pittsburgh, PA – A stretch of unusually mild November weather will continue across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio early this week, but a significant increase in rain chances is expected late Wednesday, November 4, into Thursday, November 5, potentially affecting evening travel and Thursday morning commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a few sprinkles or periods of light rain are possible Monday, November 2, across eastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. Otherwise, predominantly dry and warm conditions are expected through Tuesday and much of Wednesday.
Monday afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach approximately 68 degrees , followed by a warmer Tuesday, November 3, when regional highs could climb to 73 degrees .
Wednesday, November 4, is expected to bring another mild afternoon, with temperatures again approaching 73 degrees before rain chances begin increasing later in the day.
The most significant change arrives Wednesday evening.
National Weather Service forecast graphics show precipitation probabilities climbing to approximately 68% Wednesday evening , before increasing to around 84% overnight into early Thursday morning .
That represents a substantial increase from Monday and Tuesday, when rain probabilities generally remain below 10% across the regional forecast.
Thursday, November 5, will bring cooler conditions, with afternoon temperatures expected to reach approximately 68 degrees.
Rain chances should gradually decrease through Thursday, falling from around 59% during the morning to approximately 30% by late evening.
By Friday, November 6, afternoon temperatures are forecast near 63 degrees, with scattered rain chances remaining possible.
Residents across the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, western Pennsylvania and nearby eastern Ohio should prepare for potentially wet roadways Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Drivers may encounter reduced visibility during periods of rain, particularly during overnight travel.
While the forecast indicates a high probability of precipitation, it does not establish that severe thunderstorms or flooding will occur.
Residents can monitor updated local forecasts through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/pbz .