As Pittsburgh prepares to bask in a film of sunshine, the thermostat is set to climb steadily above the seasonal average. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has foreseen a weekend right out of the heart of summer, with dry conditions, scant clouds, and temperatures destined to make a noticeable leap. High pressure is the culprit to thank for this late August swelter, pressing down on the Northeast United States to steer the climate's course.
Today, you can expect to hit the mid-80s, an interlude before the mercury ventures even higher. "Dry conditions, light wind, mostly clear/sunny skies, and above normal temperatures," as was cited in the morning bulletin by the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, evening forecasts predict to follow today's lead, offering a continuation of this dry and warm pattern through Sunday night.
Amidst this dome of high pressure, aviation travel is poised to proceed unhindered, blessed with the visibility that pilots dream of. VFR — Visual Flight Rules — shall be the mainstay, the NWS anticipates, with only the mildest threat of river valley fog to cautiously monitor. For now, clear skies command the airspace with little more than high cirrus whispering by.
As we settle into the weekend's rhythm, no watches, warnings, or advisories have been pronounced for Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. For anyone yearning for a sip of precipitation or a change in this static weather menu, the NWS teases with a modest chance for rain come mid-week, but nothing yet to carve into certainty. For the full area forecast discussion from the NWS, check out their report here.
