Pittsburgh is waking up under a blanket of clouds and near-freezing air this morning, with the official temperature holding around 34°F at about 5:40 a.m. ET. The good news for early weekend plans: a milder Saturday is on tap, with partly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 47°F. West winds are expected to remain light, at around 6 to 9 mph, so most outdoor activities should be fine through early evening.
Tonight Into Sunday
Late tonight, a chance of light snow moves in, mainly after midnight, with lows near 32°F and little or no accumulation expected before daybreak Sunday. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, things cool down and turn messier, with snow possible before 1 p.m., then a mix of rain and snow later in the day, and a high near 38°F. Forecasters put the overall chance of precipitation near 80% for much of Sunday, with the steadiest periods in the morning and early afternoon.
Weekend Storm Outlook
The biggest punch is still expected in the higher terrain, including the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania and the higher ridges of West Virginia, where a Winter Storm Watch is in effect and several inches to a foot or more are possible Sunday into Monday. Most lowland spots are forecast to see lighter totals, generally 1 to 3 inches, with foothills in the 3 to 5 inch range and the highest peaks in the 6 to 10 inch range. Confidence is lower for the lowlands because of potential mixing and daytime warmth. The forecast discussion also flags river and ice concerns, with a Flood Watch cancelled for some northern counties but still in effect for others along the Allegheny and its tributaries. Residents in low-lying river corridors are urged to stay alert, according to the National Weather Service.
How To Prepare
Drivers should expect slippery roads and changing conditions Sunday into Monday. Plan on extra travel time, keep an emergency kit in your car, and, if you can, shift outdoor plans to earlier Saturday afternoon before the weather downhill slide begins. Local crews are keeping tabs on rivers and roadways and may issue additional advisories if things change quickly. Check official updates before heading out and skip any routes with standing water. For more background on how this pattern has been developing, see earlier high-alert storm coverage.
