Hey Ray: Interesting Christmas weather in Pittsburgh
A White Christmas is nice, but in Pittsburgh, the weather is much more interesting on December 25.
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A White Christmas is nice, but in Pittsburgh, the weather is much more interesting on December 25.
People always love to brag about how much snow they used to get back in the day, but who really has the bragging rights in Pittsburgh?
Have you ever noticed that your breath can both warm and cool things down? There is a science behind that!
Mixing drinks is a time-honored tradition, but did you know that you can use milk to knock the color out of cola?
Lighting a candle seems normal, even easy, but there's a lot of science behind getting the flame lit and keeping it lit!
Have you ever been around a bonfire only to find that the smoke seems to follow you around? Well, there's science behind that!
While some call it pop, and others call it soda, this experiment will be more about popping than about what you call Coca-Cola!
Have you seen the Northern Lights? They're more than just pretty colors; when you see them in Pittsburgh, there's science behind it!
You often hear meteorologists talk about meteorological and astronomical seasons, but what is the difference?
One viewer asks, "Why do Atlantic storms have one name and Pacific storms have another?"
As summer winds down, we approach the peak of hurricane season, so how does the eye of the storm develop?
Certain kinds of cirrus clouds can precede an approaching front by a day or two.
If you've ever wondered how hurricanes get their names, it's actually a pretty rigorous process!
Salt has many uses in our modern world, but did you know that it's chilling effect can be used to make ice cream?
The peak of this year's Perseid Meteor Shower is August 12th and 13th.
While we may dream of a White Christmas in the 412, the weather is often much more interesting than that. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
Every generation when they get older love to brag about how much snow they had to deal with as a kid, but which Pittsburgh generation has the bragging rights? Ray Petelin breaks it down!
Did you ever notice your breath can heat and cool things? Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us the science of how that works!
You certainly know the dark color of pop, but did you know you can use milk to take the color out of it? Ray Petelin shows you the science in a new Hey Ray!
Lighting a candle seems pretty normal, and pretty easy, but sometimes, the way it lights can be anything but normal. Ray Petelin breaks down the science in a new Hey Ray!
Have you ever been sitting around a campfire, get up and move, only to have the smoke you were trying to avoid follow you? Well, as Ray Petelin explains, there's a scientific reason for that!
Whether you call it pop or you call it soda, there's a way to make the can go pop without cracking the tab! Ray Petelin shows you how in a new Hey Ray!
Spots on the Sun's surface can tell us a lot about what is going on with the Solar Cycle. Ray Petelin explains why they're important to watch in a new Hey Ray!
You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these different dates. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
One viewer wrote in to ask Ray Petelin, why do storms have different names around the world? Well, while it's true they do go by different names around the world, they're still the same kind of storms.
Sidney Crosby scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Myles Garrett recorded his 23rd sack of the season when he brought down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Sunday.
Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.
It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
Western Pennsylvania lawmakers are speaking out in the wake of a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country's president.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
Monday starts a new era in Pittsburgh politics. Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd mayor of the city of Pittsburgh.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Sidney Crosby scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Myles Garrett recorded his 23rd sack of the season when he brought down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Sunday.
The defenseman has reportedly refused to report to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the team's minor league affiliate.
Kickoff between the Steelers and Ravens for tonight's "Sunday Night Football" matchup set for 8:20 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
It's estimated that 1 in every 640 babies born in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome, and here in Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh provides much-needed resources. Megan Shinn spoke with the Executive Director Cherise Sandrock in today's Sunday Spotlight.
Crews have been on the scene for hours at a house fire on Wood Street in West Mifflin.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh residents are sharing a range of reactions to Saturday's strike in Venezuela and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
