Pittsburgh residents can look forward to a dry and warm day following a morning dotted with scattered showers north of the city. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the high pressure is expected to keep things toasty through early Thursday.
The forecast discussion also highlights that scattered showers this morning, mainly N of PIT, will give way as the warm front moves on, setting the stage for temperatures well above average later in the day. While warm weather enthusiasts have their moments in the sun, record-breaking temperatures are possible over the next few days, warming the pockets of the state that usually brace for crisp fall chills.
As we move into Wednesday and Thursday, the NWS details a continued upward trend, with temperatures poised to soar nearly 20 degrees above the norm. The weather pivot is anticipated ahead of a shortwave trough and accompanying cold front gearing up to roll across the Plains, ushering in a wave of showers late Thursday and into the night.
The situation in the sky is slated for change come Friday, with cooler temperatures on the reprise post-showers. According to NWS Pittsburgh, "cooler and dry weather returning Friday," making it a day for those who take comfort in the fall’s familiar crispness to step outside and breathe easy. The weekend should bring warmth and clearer skies, setting a pleasant scene before rain chances hint at a return by Sunday night.
For aviation interests, the better part of the week should allow pilots to expect VFR conditions. An isolated to scattered light rain showers might affect flights at higher altitudes, particularly FKL and DUJ between 13z and 17z, with marginal low-level wind shear conditions developing overnight.
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