Pittsburgh residents can look forward to more warm and sunny days ahead. The National Weather Service has predicted continued dry weather and above-average temperatures going into early next week. According to the latest Area Forecast Discussion, high pressure just north of the region is behind the pleasant conditions.
The forecast for today maintains that Pittsburgh should expect scattered-broken thin cirrus clouds across the region, particularly south of the city. Though remnants of tropical system Francine are situated across the Lower Mississippi River Valley, it seems the Steel City will be spared any impact, resulting in relatively unfazed temperatures that are expected to mirror those of the previous day.
For the weekend, the gentle domination of high pressure over the Great Lakes will mean another few days of dry skies for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. A slight uptick in temperature is also on the cards as 500mb heights rise. While Saturday's winds should remain mild, they may pick up a tad come Sunday, with gusts between 15-20 mph possible.
Looking ahead to next week, conditions are expected to remain dry until at least Monday, with a change potentially in the wings by mid-week as a coastal/tropical low develops to the southeast. Forecasters, however, have advised caution on specifics due to significant uncertainty in the details. In preparation for the changes, the National Blend of Model (NBM) guidance hints at cooler temperatures, though still above average temperatures by mid to late week, and slightly low chances for showers.
The aviation outlook remains positive, with continued VFR conditions expected through the weekend under the region's persistent high pressure. The only exception is the potential for morning river valley fog, mainly around FKL, which should dissipate by mid-morning.
