Residents of Pittsburgh can breathe a sigh of relief as the flurry of snow showers this morning is expected to give way to a mostly sunny afternoon, with temperatures peaking at around 44 degrees. The National Weather Service indicates a 30% chance of precipitation today, anticipating less than a half inch of snow accumulation. Later tonight, clear skies will accompany a dip in the temperature, bottoming out at around 28 degrees, with a calm wind settling in by evening.
Looking ahead, Thursday promises even more sun and a notable increase in warmth, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high near 58 degrees. However, the calmness of the northwest wind in the morning, becoming west at 6 to 11 mph, may be deceiving—as the week progresses, precipitation chances ramp up significantly. However, Thursday night's weather remains fairly benign, with clouds rolling in and temperatures hovering around 40.
By Friday, the odds of showers intensify, especially after 2 pm, with a 70% chance of rainfall. Despite this, Pittsburgh will experience a high near 64 degrees, a sign that spring is attempting to assert itself amid the showers. The evening continues this pattern, with an anticipated 60% chance of early showers and a mild low of 57 degrees.
The weekend forecast shows no respite from the damp conditions. A 40% chance of showers on Saturday graces a mostly cloudy day, though a warm high near 73 degrees might ease the discomfort. Come nighttime, the likelihood of showers jumps up, with a 70% chance after 2 a.m., and temperatures remain mild at around 58 degrees.
Wrapping up the weekend, Sunday doesn’t stray from the established trend, offering showers with a high chance of precipitation at 80% and a high once again near 74 degrees. Evening showers and a temperature dip to around 48 degrees are also expected. The week begins with a continuation of likely showers on Monday and temperatures falling to a high near 59 degrees.
As the new week unfolds, the NWS points to a slight reprieve from the rain on Tuesday, with partly sunny skies and a high nearing 52 degrees. Pittsburgh's residents might enjoy a brief intermission from the raindrops as the temperatures remain steady.
