According to the National Weather Service, Pittsburgh residents can expect a mix of scattered snow showers and sunshine today, with temperatures peaking at a chilly 39 degrees. The Northwest winds are blowing strong at about 15 mph and may present up to 25 mph gusts. While the snow showers are expected to subside before mid-morning, the chance of precipitation is 30%, with little to no snow accumulation forecasted.
Come tonight, the skies will clear up, setting the stage for a cold night with lows bottoming out around 26 degrees. Winds are expected to slow down, decreasing to 5-8 mph in the evening. Transitioning into Wednesday, the city looks at an overcast day with temperatures rising to 50 degrees and a gentle westward breeze of 6 mph in the afternoon.
The forecast for Wednesday night through Friday isn't as favorable, with a high probability of showers. Showers with a low temperature of around 37 degrees are forecast for Wednesday evening, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. By Thursday, showers will continue, and the temperature will increase slightly to a high near 55 degrees, the southeast wind picking up between 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation ramps up to 90%, bringing more rain measuring between a quarter and half of an inch.
Thursday night introduces the possibility of thunderstorms amidst showers, with temperatures dipping to 41 degrees. Despite a 50% chance of rain, new precipitation amounts are forecasted to be less than a tenth of an inch, though this could change if thunderstorms occur. Looking ahead, Friday maintains the trend of potential showers and cloudy skies while temperatures hover near 51 degrees. The chances of rain taper off to 30% by Friday night as temperatures drop to around 38 degrees.
The weekend's weather seems to be a mixed bag, with a continued chance of showers on Saturday and mostly cloudy skies. A slight improvement promises a mostly sunny Sunday, with highs soaring to 62 degrees. As the new week begins, Monday carries the warmth forward, with temperatures reaching up to 72 degrees under partly sunny conditions.
Visit the National Weather Service website for a detailed look at Pittsburgh's weather for the coming days. The information is updated from the last forecast, which was issued at 7:02 a.m. EDT on April 8, 2025, and covers the period until 6 p.m. EDT on April 14, 2025.
