Pittsburgh residents should enjoy the warmth while it lasts. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are set to rise today before a rainy pattern moves in. The city expects highs today to be 10 to 15 degrees above normal, a welcome change from the recent chill.
However, this balmy weather won't last long. The National Weather Service has forecasted that rain will overspread the region from west to east starting this afternoon in conjunction with the warmer air. For those planning their week, more precipitation is on the horizon, with a chance for measurable rainfall, which will begin Wednesday afternoon/evening and cease around Thursday morning/early afternoon.
In the coming days, Pittsburghers should brace for another shift in weather patterns. A surface cold front is slated to end the brief stint of dryness by early Tuesday. The NWS advises that cooler air will lower Tuesday's temperatures following this front, although they will remain above the season's average. Skies are expected to clear a bit, and cloud cover will decrease on Tuesday.
For aviation interests, a streak of modest improvements is on the radar this morning, according to the NWS. Forecast models predict potential flight visibility upgrades to MVFR levels, specifically for HLG, PIT, AGC, MGW, and LBE terminals, although other locations seem less likely to experience such changes. Pilots should anticipate a high probability (greater than 80%) for all terminals to fall back to IFR or lower levels during the onset of this week's rainy period.
Weekend forecasts also lean towards the cooler side, with temperatures projected to hit the low 30s toward the end of this week and dipping into the mid-20s by Saturday. The NWS underscores a shared uncertainty about the pace of these changes, noting that the weather will pivot again on Friday due to another chance of rain. Pittsburgh's weather certainly keeps the residents on their toes, with an unsettled week full of ups and downs. NWS's full area forecast discussion can be read for those seeking detailed information on the shifting conditions.
