Temperatures Plummet as Steelers-Bengals Game Approaches

PITTSBURGH, PA — A cold front will bring brisk and chilly conditions to Western Pennsylvania just in time for the Steelers vs. Bengals game this Sunday.

The region experienced mild temperatures on Saturday, with highs reaching 64 degrees, 13 degrees above the average for mid-November. However, a stark change is on the way, with temperatures expected to drop nearly 20 degrees on Sunday, with highs around 45 degrees.

Current temperatures are in the low to mid-60s due to southwest winds at about 15 miles per hour. This will shift to a northwest breeze later tonight, ushering in cooler air.

Evening rain showers are likely to end around 10 p.m. Saturday, leaving behind cloudy skies and gusty winds. Light snowfall or flurries may occur north of Interstate 80 on Sunday afternoon, but most areas will remain dry.

The brisk winds will continue, with gusts reaching up to 30 miles per hour during the game at Heinz Field. Fans should prepare for a kickoff temperature of about 44 degrees, dropping to 43 degrees by the end of the game.

On Monday, colder conditions persist, with highs around 43 degrees and lows dipping to 29 degrees. Light showers may return to the region on Tuesday but temperatures will slightly rebound into the 50s later in the week.

As the weekend approaches, another system could bring rain for Saturday and possibly into Sunday, indicating a shift back to milder temperatures after the cold snap during the game.