A developing nor'easter is likely to bring rain and colder temperatures to Pittsburgh later by the weekend, with the potential for snow.
The storm will hit Pittsburgh overnight on Nov. 11, with its impacts expected to last through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Office in Pittsburgh. That means colder temperatures, rain and the possibility of snow.
Here's what you can expect.
Will it snow in Pittsburgh this week?
There's a chance a low pressure system in the Ohio Valley will bring snow, but the likelihood of snow accumulating in Pittsburgh is slim, according to NWS.
The system will begin to move through the region on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with rain likely the following day. By Friday, Nov. 13, there's a chance that places with higher elevation, like West Virginia's
ridges, could see accumulating snow, with some areas expected to see more than three inches, depending on the system's exact track and how quickly it moves through the region.
In Pittsburgh, accumulating snowfall is unlikely, according to NWS. Still, the area has a chance to see its first snowflakes on the night of Nov. 13 into the daytime of Nov. 14, even if the snow doesn't stick.
Will the nor'easter affect Pittsburgh?
If you've seen discussions online about a developing nor'easter, don't worry — there isn't a second storm coming. The low pressure system expected to hit the Ohio Valley is a nor'easter. These storms are large, intense areas of low pressure that generally develop off the East Coast during the late fall, winter and early spring. They get their name because they typically bring strong northeast winds over the East as they move north along the Atlantic Coast.
In addition to Pittsburgh and the Ohio Valley, there's the potential for snow in locations around the Great Lakes, the Appalachians and New England between Nov. 12 and Nov. 14, according to AccuWeather.
Pittsburgh 7-day forecast
Temperatures will remain mild until mid-week, then drop, according to NWS. Here's a look at the forecast:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: High of 64, low of 39; sunny during the day, mostly clear at night.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: High of 62, low of 44; mostly cloudy during the day, 40% chance of rain in the evening.
- Thursday, Nov. 12: High of 54, low of 35; 80% chance of rain during the day, 40% chance of rain in the evening.
- Friday, Nov. 13: High of 45, low of 33; 50% chance of rain during the day, 30% chance of rain with the possibility of snow overnight.
- Saturday, Nov. 14: High of 45, low of 33; 30% chance of rain and snow during the day, mostly cloudy overnight.
- Sunday, Nov. 15: High of 48, low of 32; partly sunny during the day, mostly cloudy overnight.
- Monday, Nov. 16: High of 51; partly sunny.
Doyle Rice contributed to this report.
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