Pack or skip
Scarf for Pittsburgh in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 20°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Pittsburgh in January averages highs of 34°F, lows of 20°F, 16 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 20°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.