According to the latest forecasts, Pittsburgh is set to experience a mix of weather conditions over the next week, ranging from sunny skies to potential thunderstorms. Today, Pittsburgh residents can expect a shift from mostly cloudy conditions to sunny skies, with a high of 49 degrees and west winds at 10 to 14 mph, gusting up to 28 mph, as the National Weather Service reported.
Tonight's weather is predicted to be clear, with a low around 31 and northwest winds slowing down to a calm state in the evening. The following day, Thursday, will likely be sunny with a high of 62 degrees and light wind becoming west around five mph in the afternoon. Conditions on Thursday night are expected to shift, turning mostly cloudy and with a low around 44. Calm winds will become southeast around five mph after midnight.
As the week progresses, Pittsburgh will see isolated showers before 2 pm on Friday with partly sunny conditions prevailing and a high near 79 degrees. Southwest wind will be blowing at 8 to 15 mph, gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. Showers are likely post-2 am on Friday night, as the area will be mostly cloudy with a low around 63, and the chance of rain increases to 60%.
Over the weekend, the forecast suggests showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 a.m. on Saturday, with a high near 75 and an 80% chance of precipitation. Saturday night may continue to bring showers before 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 53, and the chance of precipitation decreasing to 40%. The pattern of showers persists into Sunday afternoon and Monday, with temperatures hovering in the 60s and chances of precipitation varying between 30% and 50%.
By Tuesday, the city is expected to enjoy mostly sunny weather again, with a high near 66 degrees. Pittsburgh, PA, situated at 40.43°N 79.98°W with an elevation of 814 ft, will see this variable springtime weather pattern continue until at least April 22, as indicated in the forecast update published at 7:45 am EDT on April 16, 2025. This forecast, valid from 8 am EDT April 16, 2025, through 6 pm EDT April 22, 2025, can change, so residents are encouraged to stay updated by checking the forecast regularly.
