Western PA: Lake effect rain and snow today

Don't blink for you'll miss the first flakes of the season.

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Hearst pittsburgh: first flakes possible with a winter chill SOURCE: Hearst Updated: 4:13 AM EST Nov 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Jill Szwed Meteorologist Don't blink for you'll miss the first flakes of the season.

• Updated: 4:13 AM EST Nov 14, 2026
• Editorial Standards ⓘ
• Jill Szwed
• Meteorologist
• PITTSBURGH

The lake effect set-up turns up a bit more today with a steadier band of wet snow at times and rain stretching out north of Pittsburgh into the Laurels. It will be hard for the snow to stick for spots outside of the ridges. Outside of the wintry precipitation, this will be a blustery and chilly weekend.

Rain and snow timeline through Sunday morning

A lake effect band will stretch out north of Pittsburgh and extend through the Laurel Highlands. The best chance for the majority of us to see some wet flakes is this morning through 9 to 11 a.m. A few slick spots cannot be ruled out with the freezing temperatures, but accumulations are unlikely for most of western PA.

This afternoon will bring a lull in the rain and snow activity. Grey skies will persist with feels like temperatures in the low to mid 30s. More rain and snow will develop this evening and linger through Sunday morning.

Light accumulations for the ridges

The window for snow is brief and the ground is too warm, so the snow won't stick for most of western PA. The ridges could pick up around an inch through Sunday morning, locally higher amounts are possible with upsloping.

Warming trend next week

This winter-like chill is temporary. Temperatures will reach 60° by the end of next week. Sunshine will slowly make a comeback Monday into Tuesday. Dry conditions will rule through next weekend.

TODAY: Morning flurries possible or mix, then light rain showers. High: 43°.

TONIGHT: Scattered rain/snow showers continue. :ow: 35°.

SUNDAY: Morning rain or snow shower. Cloudy and blustery. High: 46°, low: 35°.

MONDAY: Brisk with gradual clearing. High: 48°, low: 31°.

TUESDAY: Sunny and mild. High: 52°, low: 29°.

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