Pack or skip
Winter coat for Pittsburgh in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 20°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Pittsburgh in January averages highs of 34°F, lows of 20°F, 16 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 20°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.