Pittsburgh is squeezing a week’s worth of weather into a single day, starting out clear and mild and ending with a winter-style chill. A fast-moving cold front is charging through, bringing soaking rain, strong southerly winds, and a sharp temperature drop that could flip rain to snow on higher ground by tonight. Early readings are in the upper 50s, with temperatures expected to spike to a warm midday high near 68°F before sliding into the 40s this afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
A Wind Advisory runs through 11 a.m., with south winds of 15–25 mph and gusts up to about 50 mph as the front sweeps across the region. Tie down or bring in anything that can blow away, and be ready for scattered fallen branches or brief power outages where the gusts hit hardest. According to NWS Pittsburgh, the punchiest winds are riding in with a line of showers moving through this morning.
Rain Changes To Snow Tonight
Rain is likely this morning and into the early evening, with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the warm air ahead of the front. As colder air pours in, expect a changeover to snow sometime between about 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., with temperatures dropping into the 20s overnight. Most of the city will probably see little or no snow sticking, but the Laurel Highlands and other higher terrain could pick up a couple of inches, with locally higher totals on the ridges. Roads that are just wet this afternoon could turn slushy or briefly icy after dark.
Commute And Safety Tips
Bridges and overpasses are the first to get slick, so plan on extra travel time for the evening commute and take it easy on ramps and hills. Check road conditions and any traffic alerts before you head out; many drivers in the region rely on 511PA for real-time updates. If you run across downed wires or large debris, keep your distance and report it to your utility company or local authorities.
What To Expect This Week
Scattered snow showers may hang on into Tuesday with highs near freezing, then a gradual thaw takes over later in the week as temperatures climb into the 50s by Thursday and Friday. Keep weather alerts on and check updated forecasts if you have plans tonight or an early commute on Tuesday.
