The forecast for Pittsburgh is setting up residents for a warm and dry spell, with clear skies and summer temperatures anticipated to climb above the average. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has indicated that due to a sturdy high-pressure system, the city will be free from precipitation not just this weekend, but into the following week.
Morning river valley fog seems to be the only minor inconvenience, swiftly clearing post-sunrise. Today, expect "mostly sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures right around normal for this time of year (upper 70s to low 80s)," as per the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. However, an intensifying central CONUS ridge is projected to quickly raise temperatures to settle around five degrees above the norm.
This weekend, residents can look forward to mid-80s weather, with the warmth extending through Sunday night. But the heat isn't a transient guest, it plans to stay put well into next week. "Temperatures remain 5 to 10F above normal next week," the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reports, with high temperatures potentially reaching the 90s.
As for aviation interests, the forecast is favorable. With high pressure in control, VFR conditions, and light, variable winds are expected. Pittsburgh could see river valley fog formation overnight because of the efficient radiational cooling coupled with warmer waters. However, the likelihood of this affecting major terminals remains low. The outlook remains high confidence in VFR and light wind as high pressure dominates the weather regime through Sunday, which is a comforting constant for planners and travelers alike.
