As the skies over Pittsburgh break from their morning drizzle, residents can look forward to a predominantly dry Sunday. The National Weather Service Pittsburgh, PA, forecasts that high pressure will bring some reprieve from the precipitation. According to the forecast, the remainder of the day should stay cloudy, but no further downpours are expected.
Though pockets of drizzle were observed earlier, especially north of Pittsburgh, meteorologists predict a slow improvement in weather conditions as the high pressure begins its influence over the Ohio Valley. This will lead to some partial clearing later and seasonably high temperatures. Nevertheless, some areas may stay under the hold of the lingering clouds that struggled to dissipate under a persistent temperature inversion.
As the workweek starts, we're staring down a cold front that's set to shake things up come Monday. Rain is expected to surge throughout the afternoon and into the night. "Rain chances will escalate through the afternoon and evening as moisture and ascent increase in southwest flow ahead of the front," the National Weather Service noted. Temperatures on Monday could also rise slightly above average prior to the cold front's arrival.
Moreover, looking ahead toward midweek, there's talk of a winter mix come Thanksgiving—models indicate a mixture of snow and rain on the holiday thanks to a low-pressure system making its rounds, possibly making travel plans a bit more complex. Snow seems likelier north of the city, while residents to the south could be dealing with rain. This is a prelude to an anticipated temperature drop, which could fall to a stark 15 to 20 degrees below average post-Thanksgiving, implying a proper wintry blast is on the horizon. Aside from the imminent cold front, aviation interests should anticipate possible fog early Monday and subsequent widespread restrictions with the front's passage, per the National Weather Service's aviation outlook.
Regarding local advisories, no immediate weather warnings have been issued across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia for now. Keep watchful yet hopeful eyes fixed on the skies as the region braces for what's ahead.
