Pittsburgh can expect a mild temperature increase today as clouds give way to sunshine. According to the latest weather updates, the high will hover near 55 degrees, with light winds coming westward in the afternoon at 5 to 7 mph speeds. This information comes straight from the National Weather Service, the primary source for local weather forecasts.
However, the clear skies are not slated to last into the night. Pittsburghers should prepare for rain showers before 11 pm, and there's a slight chance of snow showers after 2 am. The temperature is expected to drop sharply to a low of around 26 degrees, while the northwest wind will pick up, reaching speeds of 10 to 14 mph, and there's an 80% chance of precipitation. However, according to the National Weather Service forecast, snow accumulation is expected to be less than a half inch.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, any lingering snow showers should clear before 7 am, paving the way for a partly sunny day with a high near 39 degrees. The northwest wind will be around 15 mph, with a low chance of precipitation at 20%. As night falls on Tuesday, the skies are anticipated to clear up significantly, and temperatures will drop to around 26 with calmer northwest winds.
Wednesday's forecast is showing signs of improvement, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 50 degrees accompanied by a light west wind. Rain, however, is likely to return come Wednesday night, with a 60% chance of showers expected, mainly after 2 a.m. Although showers will douse the region on Thursday, it will be warmer with a high near 57, and the chance of precipitation then is pegged at 80%.
The rest of the week appears to follow a similar pattern: chances of rain showers each day through Saturday and a mix of mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. Temperature highs will range from the low 50s to nearly 60 on Sunday. Each night, the lows will stick around the upper 30s, providing some consistency in what otherwise seems to be a week marked by unsettled weather patterns.
