Bitter Cold Temperatures Soon to Depart Pittsburgh Area

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After over two weeks of sub-freezing temperatures, the Pittsburgh area is set to see a warm-up with highs reaching the mid-40s on Tuesday. This follows a 17-day stretch without temperatures above 32 degrees, the 12th-longest such streak on record. While the warmth won't last, it will provide some relief before another cold front brings chances of rain and snow later in the week.

Why it matters

The prolonged cold spell has impacted the region, from high heating bills to concerns about insect-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Lyme disease. The upcoming warm-up also raises the risk of more deer-related car crashes as the animals search for food with snow cover.

The details

Temperatures have been below freezing in the Pittsburgh area for over two weeks, with the last time the mercury rose above 32 degrees being on January 22nd. This 17-day stretch without above-freezing temps is the 12th-longest such streak on record for the region. However, a warm-up is on the way, with highs expected to reach the mid-40s on Tuesday and a chance of even reaching the 50s in some areas. The warmth won't last, as a cold front is set to bring rain chances on Tuesday evening that will transition to snow on Wednesday morning. But the upcoming warm spell should provide some relief before the next bout of cold weather.

• Yesterday was the 17th day in a row without temperatures above freezing.
• The last time temperatures were above 32 degrees was on Thursday, January 22nd.
• Highs are expected to reach the mid-40s on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
• There is a chance of reaching the 50s in some areas on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

What’s next

The weather pattern is expected to remain relatively quiet over the next week, with the next chance of precipitation coming on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a mix of rain and snow around February 22nd as well.