Pittsburgh residents can look forward to dry and pleasantly warm weather as they head into the weekend, with temperatures set to remain above average. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, despite a brief encounter with morning valley fog, expected to dissipate around 10 a.m. today, the skies are forecasted to be mostly clear through the afternoon.
The evening will usher in partly cloudy skies, particularly north of Pittsburgh, PA. However, as the night progresses, these clouds are predicted to move southward and clear up by late Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a weak trough is slated to pass on Friday evening, though it is not anticipated to bring significant precipitation, even for areas north of I-80.
Looking ahead to the weekend and next week, a cold front is expected to move through late Sunday, bringing a chance of thunderstorms. However, severe weather is not anticipated, given the region's weak instability and modest shear. After Sunday night's cold front, the weather will return to average temperatures, with clear skies forecasted for early next week.
VFR conditions are highly likely for aviation interests, with more than a 95% confidence interval between Thursday and early Friday. Light winds from the south-southwest are expected to persist throughout the forecast period. A more developed cold front is forecasted to affect the area on Sunday afternoon and evening, potentially increasing shower and thunderstorm activity and leading to potential flight restrictions.
