The residents of Pittsburgh can expect a turbulent week of weather ahead as a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and even a brief wink at snow showers roll through the region. The National Weather Service predicts today's conditions will include "showers and possibly a thunderstorm," with highs reaching nearly 54 degrees and brisk west winds accelerating up to 22 mph, gusting to 40 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, yet new rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts during thunderstorms.
As evening approaches, skies over Pittsburgh will likely be painted with more rain showers before a slight chance of snow showers takes a surprise cameo before the stage turns to early morning. The forecast expects a low around 37 and winds persisting from the west at 13 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph. For those invested in nightly snow accumulations, their expectations will meet little gratification with predictions suggesting little to no snow at all.
Moving through midweek, Wednesday ushers in a less dramatic narrative, with skies clearing to sunny after a mostly cloudy start; the mercury will hover near 50 degrees. By nightfall, the skies intend to hold onto their clarity, with the forecast promising a "mostly clear" night and temperatures dipping to a low around 32.
Continuing the trend of seesaw conditions, Thursday will awaken to sunshine and a high of 61, offering the briefest respite before clouds return to dominate the skyline during the evening, whispering promises of a warmer low around 42. For those celebrating the end of the workweek, Friday may dampen spirits with a chance of showers before 2 pm, though the day will warm significantly to a high near 76.
Exercising caution in their outdoor ventures this weekend, Pittsburghers should carry their umbrellas steadfastly as showers are considered "likely" beginning Friday night and persisting into Saturday. The continuous cover of clouds will ensure high temperatures in the mid-70s, with a persistent invitation for precipitation. Despite isolated chances of showers in the evenings, Sunday provides a brief veneer of respite with partly sunny skies and highs around the mid-60s.
As the new week dawns, Monday does not stray far from the tempestuous theme, with a chance of showers set amongst partly sunny skies and temperatures rallying back to mid-70s terrain. Pittsburghers would do well to keep their raincoats close at hand as the events of an unpredictable sky unfold across the days ahead. For the most updated and detailed forecast, visit the National Weather Service website.
