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Cloudy skies expected during partial solar eclipse in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cloudy skies are likely for those who will be viewing the partial solar eclipse in Pittsburgh today. 

The eclipse will reach 97% totality in Pittsburgh at 3:17 p.m. 

We start off our Monday with light rain showers and mild lows in the 40's and 50's. Highs will make it above normal to the mid 60s. 

This afternoon starting at 2:01 p.m., the partial eclipse begins with 97% totality in Pittsburgh at 3:17 p.m. 

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KDKA Weather Center

The partial Eclipse ends at 4:30 p.m. with decreasing clouds through the evening. 

Temperatures are expected to drop several degrees during this time as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on Earth and partially blocking out view of the sun!

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KDKA Weather Center

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