As residents of Pittsburgh look forward to the weekend, they can expect a reprieve from the sweltering summer heat, according to the latest forecast by the National Weather Service Pittsburgh. Saturday's forecast emphasizes dry conditions paired with temperatures lingering just below the usual numbers for this time of the year.

The near-term predictions bring a dose of cooler air that will likely keep the thermometer readings a notch under the expected norms this morning. Any lingering fog is set to lift by mid-morning. "Broad surface ridging sliding up the Ohio River valley will result in dry conditions today," the NWS elaborates. This suggests a smooth weekend for outdoor activities, unhindered by the threat of rain.

Moving into Saturday evening and Sunday, the NWS upholds its prognosis of dry and cool weather throughout the weekend. The region north of I-80 might be an exceptional area, with a small chance for light showers on Sunday due to weak shortwaves coursing through the persisting upper trough.

As for aviation concerns, the report from the NWS indicates a high probability of VFR conditions prevailing throughout the weekend, making it smooth sailing for air travel over Pittsburgh. The weekend's clear weather pattern is credited to the combination of surface high pressure and upper troughing, keeping skies mostly clear of flight hazards.