Pittsburgh can expect to see stormy weather as it heads into the weekend, followed by its first frost of the fall season.
Overnight temperatures are likely to fall into the low 30s over the weekend, bringing widespread frost or even the potential for a freeze, according to the National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh.
Rain will sweep across the area ahead of the colder temperatures, bringing the potential for thunderstorms on Friday.
Here's what to expect.
Pittsburgh to see its first fall frost, possible freeze this weekend
Pittsburgh is expected to see its first frost of the season over the weekend, with the potential for a freeze, depending on conditions, according to NWS.
On Oct. 16, a cold front is set to bring rain with potential thunderstorms to Allegheny, as well as much of western Pennsylvania and northern
West Virginia. The storm will bring cooler temperatures, and much of the same region likely to see widespread frost or a potential freeze overnight on Oct. 17 and into the morning of Oct. 18.
Frost will be possible again overnight on Oct. 18 into the morning of Oct. 19.
Pittsburgh 7-day weather forecast
While Pittsburgh can expect a cold weekend, temperatures are likely to warm as the city heads into the following week. Here's what to expect from the weather, according to NWS:
- Friday, Oct. 16: High of 74, low of 42; 100% chance of rain during the day, 70% chance of rain during the evening.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: High of 52, low of 33; mostly sunny during the day with patchy frost expected after 1 a.m. overnight into Sunday.
- Sunday, Oct. 18: High of 60, low of 37; widespread frost expected in the morning and sunny skies during the day.
- Monday, Oct. 19: High of 65, low of 40; patchy frost likely in the morning with clear skies.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: High of 68, low of 42, mostly clear skies.
- Wednesday, Oct 21: High of 68, low of 42, mostly clear skies.
- Thursday, Oct. 22: High of 68, sunny.
How cold will it be this fall in Pittsburgh?
The average temperature in Pittsburgh from September through November typically ranges from 52–58 degrees Fahrenheit, though it occasionally dips slightly lower, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The overall average for the three-month time period about 54.15 degrees.
Will it snow in Pittsburgh this fall?
It could. that Pittsburgh sometimes sees snow as early as October, though the amount that falls is typically under an inch, according to data from the National Weather Service. Snowfall in November can vary widely — some years, the city has seen no snow all month, while in others, several inches have fallen. On average, Pittsburgh's November snowfall comes in at about 2.4 inches.
The record snowfall for November happened in 1950, when the city saw 32.3 inches of snow.
Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at FWalker@usatodayco.com. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
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