Temperatures rise before winter weather later this week

PITTSBURGH — It’ll be mostly cloudy with some break for some sun on Monday afternoon. It’s also warmer, with highs in the low 60s.

The mild start will extend through mid-week, with highs reaching the 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the week turns unsettled with much colder air on the way by Thursday. Scattered rain showers will develop by Tuesday afternoon with more wet weather again on Wednesday late afternoon and evening.

Big changes follow with this system for the rest of the week. Rain will mix with snow showers at times and highs will only make it to the upper 30s around 40 degrees on both Thursday and Friday. Winds will make it feel colder — gusts could reach 20-30 mph and up to 40 mph in the ridges and mountains for the end of the week. Some snow accumulation is possible for parts of the region, more likely for the ridges and mountains, but it’s still too early to pinpoint exact amounts and locations.

We are watching the track and timing on this system for later this week, make sure to stay with Severe Weather Team 11 for the latest forecasts each day. Don’t forget to download the Severe Weather Center 11 App for weather updates and alerts while you are on the go.

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