Brace yourselves, Pittsburghers, as the city is poised to see a cascade of rainy weather followed by a sharp temperature drop later this week. Per the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, PA, today's weather is predominantly rain due to a warm front. Meanwhile, above-average temperatures can still be enjoyed for just a tad longer. The expected rainfall could be between half an inch and 0.8 inches today, so keep those umbrellas handy.
In the short-term forecast, rain chances persist into tonight, and more widespread rainfall is anticipated on Tuesday with the arrival of a cold front. A startling shift follows: come Wednesday. We are trading our rain for snow as temperatures plummet. For those of you longing for a winter wonderland, snow accumulation is predicted to be less than an inch in most areas, while higher terrain could receive slightly more.
Regarding aviation, conditions have taken a dive this morning, with rain touching down at all terminals, save for DUJ, and a widespread deterioration to MVFR visibility. Further dips to IFR are on the horizon as the area becomes fully saturated. "Steadier rain is expected to taper near 18z," the National Weather Service reports. However, don't expect a clear sky anytime soon, as chances of ceiling heights less than 3000 feet are over 70% across all terminals into Tuesday morning.
The latter part of the week brings a colder climate, with Thursday potentially seeing snow showers, especially north of Pittsburgh. By the weekend, seasonable temperatures and dotted rain chances reappear, making it a less freezing, albeit moist, return to normalcy for the area. As we look to the skies, Pittsburgh's weather dance between wet and wintry ensures the city keeps its layers close and its weather apps closer.
