According to the latest weather forecast, Pittsburgh residents can expect a mix of sun and showers in the coming week. Today brings sunny skies with highs near 52 degrees and a west wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph. However, clouds are set to increase tonight as temperatures drop to around 42 degrees, and Southwest winds pick up to 10 mph, gusting to as high as 21 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast for Saturday indicates that rain showers are likely before 5 pm, with the possibility of a mix of rain and snow showers following, and while the chance of precipitation sits at 60%, little to no snow accumulation is expected. The skies are mostly cloudy, with a high nearing 51 degrees; the Southwest wind will shift west in the afternoon, possibly gusting as high as 29 mph. Saturday night should see the clouds dispersing, resulting in clear skies and a low of around 26 degrees, with Northwest wind slowing down to 5 to 10 mph and becoming light after midnight. Sunday will start partly sunny, with a chance of showers after 2 pm, the high nearing 53 degrees, and the calm wind turning southeast from 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. In contrast, showers are anticipated to be more substantial Sunday night, mainly between 8 pm and 2 am, with lows around 44 degrees.
Looking ahead to next week, Monday shows potential for more showers but will remain partly sunny with the high peaking near 58 degrees and a 30% chance of precipitation. The pattern continues into Monday night, where conditions should stay mostly cloudy, with temperature dropping close to 34 degrees. Tuesday and Tuesday night might mirror Monday's weather, offering a 30% chance for showers in the afternoon and before 2 am. The days are partly sunny, with a high near 51 degrees, and nights are mostly cloudy, with lows around 34 degrees. The rest of the week promises partly sunny to mostly sunny skies, with Wednesday and Thursday's temperatures topping off near the 51-degree mark during the day, cooling down to the lower 30s at night.
Residents and visitors to Pittsburgh should prepare for a capricious week of weather ahead and keep an umbrella close at hand, especially during the evenings. The report by the National Weather Service emphasizes the variability of the upcoming days.
