The latest weather forecast for Pittsburgh indicates that warm weather is expected for much of today in the city and surrounding areas. However, the balmy climate is set to be interrupted by showers, which are expected late in the day and tonight due to an advancing cold front. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures may soar to record or near record highs with gusty southwestern winds that could reach up to 30 mph at times. Pittsburgh residents and visitors should be prepared for the sudden shift, anticipating the rain to primarily hold off until nighttime.
As the cold front moves in this evening, it's projected to bring rain and cooler temperatures into the region. The frontal showers are expected to be mild, with total rainfall amounts hovering between 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The weather shift is also predicted, somewhat ironically, to turn more in line with seasonal normals starting Friday and holding steady through Saturday night. This brief window of clearer and drier skies may rouse an inclination to step out and subtly commemorate the farewell to the anomalously warm weather.
In terms of aviation, the NWS guidance highlights VFR conditions expected for the majority of today, although gusts around 20 knots could emerge by late morning and persist through the afternoon. The forecast also suggests restrictions are likely with the incoming cold front this evening. The outlook for Friday through Monday seems to favor a return to VFR conditions with high pressure and quieter winds settling in the area.
