Pittsburgh residents can expect a varied weather pattern in the coming week, with temperatures swinging from the mid-70s to just above freezing. According to a recent forecast from the National Weather Service, there's a 30% chance of rain today before 2 p.m., followed by another chance of showers after 4 p.m. Despite the precipitation, temperatures will reach a high near 75 degrees, accompanied by a south wind traveling 9 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight, showers are more likely, mainly between midnight and 5 am. The overcast skies will hold a low around 60 degrees while the south wind persists around 14 mph, with gusts that could get as high as 29 mph. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of rainfall, with new precipitation amounts landing between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
As reported by the National Weather Service, Sunday will bring showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 am, with a drop in temperature to a high near 70. The wind will shift to the south at a slightly stronger 16 to 18 mph, with gusts reaching up to 33 mph, marking a 100% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. This turbulent weather will give way to a slight chance of showers before 2 am on Sunday, as the low falls to around 38 degrees.
The week will start with partly sunny skies on Monday and a high near 48 degrees, while Monday night should be mostly clear with a low around 33. Sunshine returns in full force on Tuesday, with a high climbing back up to 65. The warming trend continues to Wednesday, with mostly sunny conditions leading to a high near 75 again. However, late into Wednesday night, there is a 40% chance of showers after 2 am, as clouds roll in and the low sits around 46 degrees.
Thursday's forecast indicates showers will likely have a 70% chance of precipitation and a cooler high near 55. Thursday night might see a mix of rain and snow showers as temperatures dip to around 30 degrees. The week will round out on Friday with partly sunny skies and a high near 46, as the National Weather Service website indicates. Pittsburghers should stay prepared for this mixed bag of springtime weather, ensuring they carry an umbrella and possibly a jacket as conditions shift rapidly.
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