The Winter Solstice is at 10:03 a.m. The change in season ushers in a brief cold snap. Temperatures will warm through Christmas Day, and stay above-average through the end of the year. We are also tracking two rain chances – late Monday through Tuesday morning and again Christmas morning.Winter’s chill returnsA weak front crossed overnight. This morning’s clouds will be temporary with welcome sunshine through the afternoon. The front has opened the door to colder temperatures. Readings will be stuck in the 30s all day long. It will feel like the 20s factoring in the breeze. Impact Day for morning rain showers Tuesday.Monday begins with sunshine with increasing clouds through the afternoon. Temperatures will nudge a little higher into the mid and upper 30s. Our next system will bring a round of rain showers late Monday night, likely after midnight. Areas north and east could see a brief period of flurries and/or freezing rain before changing over to plain rain. The impact from the mixed wintry precipitation will be minimal. We will start Tuesday with an Impact Day. Rain will work across western Pennsylvania and exit by mid-morning. Early commuters will have to deal with wet roads.Skies will remain cloudy with highs temperatures in the mid 40s by Tuesday afternoon. A similar forecast for the daylight hours of Christmas Eve.Unwrapping a warm and wet ChristmasThe warming trend really kicks into gear around the holiday. Another quick disturbance will deliver rain showers for Christmas morning. However, most of Christmas Day will be dry with lingering clouds and temperatures rising into the mid 50s. So, no white Christmas for us this year. The warmer air will last into the final weekend of 2025.TODAY: Bright but brisk with feels like temperatures in the 20s. High: 35°.TONIGHT: Mainly clear and cold. Low: MONDAY: Seasonal with increasing clouds. High: 39°, low: 34°.TUESDAY: Morning rain showers, cloudy and mild. High: 45°, low: 33°.CHRISTMAS EVE: Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 43°, low: 38°.
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The Winter Solstice is at 10:03 a.m. The change in season ushers in a brief cold snap. Temperatures will warm through Christmas Day, and stay above-average through the end of the year. We are also tracking two rain chances – late Monday through Tuesday morning and again Christmas morning.
Winter’s chill returns
A weak front crossed overnight. This morning’s clouds will be temporary with welcome sunshine through the afternoon. The front has opened the door to colder temperatures. Readings will be stuck in the 30s all day long. It will feel like the 20s factoring in the breeze.
Hearst OwnedHearst
Only feeling like the 20s despite sunshine for the first day of winter.
Impact Day for morning rain showers Tuesday.
Monday begins with sunshine with increasing clouds through the afternoon. Temperatures will nudge a little higher into the mid and upper 30s.
Our next system will bring a round of rain showers late Monday night, likely after midnight. Areas north and east could see a brief period of flurries and/or freezing rain before changing over to plain rain. The impact from the mixed wintry precipitation will be minimal. We will start Tuesday with an Impact Day. Rain will work across western Pennsylvania and exit by mid-morning. Early commuters will have to deal with wet roads.
Hearst OwnedHearst
Tuesday starts with rain showers and an Impact Day. Wet roads will be the main impact for western PA.
Skies will remain cloudy with highs temperatures in the mid 40s by Tuesday afternoon. A similar forecast for the daylight hours of Christmas Eve.
Unwrapping a warm and wet Christmas
The warming trend really kicks into gear around the holiday. Another quick disturbance will deliver rain showers for Christmas morning. However, most of Christmas Day will be dry with lingering clouds and temperatures rising into the mid 50s. So, no white Christmas for us this year. The warmer air will last into the final weekend of 2025.
Hearst OwnedHearst
More rain is delivered for Christmas morning with even warmer temperatures in the mid 50s.
TODAY: Bright but brisk with feels like temperatures in the 20s. High: 35°.
TONIGHT: Mainly clear and cold. Low:
MONDAY: Seasonal with increasing clouds. High: 39°, low: 34°.
TUESDAY: Morning rain showers, cloudy and mild. High: 45°, low: 33°.
CHRISTMAS EVE: Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 43°, low: 38°.