The weather in Pittsburgh today seems to be holding off on any dramatic changes. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh predicts "Limited, light rain chances persist today, primarily southeast of Pittsburgh," indicating a rather tepid amount of precipitation for the region. Pittsburghers can look forward to some semblance of warmth and less dreary skies as a "warmer and drier pattern returns late week through the weekend," according to the latest weather bulletin released by the National Weather Service.
The nitty-gritty details show that any rainfall will be measly, with moisture from the Atlantic barely managing to muscle its way inland—most of it will be confined east of the Alleghenys. Here in Pittsburgh, we're mostly just looking at some clouds with maybe a drop or two. Though Tucker County's higher elevations could catch a bit more action, they are hoping for any relief since storm totals are expected to be less than 0.5 inches, doing little to nothing to alleviate drought concerns, a moderate concern that has held its grip on the region.
Starting Thursday, a sigh of relief is in store as the weather takes a turn for the better. A quiet, moderating day is expected Thursday as the surface above low pulls out into the Atlantic, leaving behind a break in the clouds and thus nudging the temperatures upward; though should you be out past dusk, don't be surprised if you encounter pockets of fog, a quaint reminder of nature's need to blur the edges sometimes.
For those planning their weekend outdoors, the forecast should bolster their spirits. Dry weather and above-normal temperatures are forecast for Friday through Sunday with high confidence, a boon for anyone keen on basking in the late summer sun as it pours over western Pennsylvania, overcoming whatever coolness persisted early in the week despite a new trough approaching early next week from the Northern Plains that might jolt the ridge and bring a dip in temperature. Still, the consensus hinges on an enduring warmth up through early next week.
Aviation interests can note that VFR conditions are expected to dominate, with Pittsburgh-area airports seeing clouds at most but largely unhindered operations, VFR is then expected through Sunday as high pressure builds in, providing clear skies for air travel and local commuters alike. As for the weather advisories, Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas in Ohio and West Virginia are clear, showing no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect. It seems, for now, the skies over Pittsburgh are almost as calm as its residents.
