The forecast for Pittsburgh today predicts sunny skies with a high near 70 and calm winds, according to the National Weather Service. Residents can enjoy the clear weather before a shift to a wetter pattern begins tonight. As the North wind slackens, the evening will bring partly cloudy skies and a mild low of around 53, serving as a gentle prelude to the impending showers.
Starting Thursday, the city is set to experience a noticeable shift, with showers likely to follow, then possibly evolving into thunderstorms after 11 a.m. The warmth will climb to a high near 82, fueled by a South wind that could reach gusts of 21 mph, the forecast informed. There's an 80% chance of precipitation. However, new rainfall might measure less than a tenth of an inch; thunderstorms could tip that scale with potentially higher amounts. The wet weather is expected to persist through Thursday night, before potentially tapering after 2 a.m.
Pittsburgh's outlook remains soggy going into Friday, with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., followed by a likely downpour between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. There is also a possibility of showers with a possible thunderstorm after 11 a.m. While partly sunny, the West wind will be felt with speeds ranging from 13 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. As for precipitation, the likelihood stands at 70%, with new rainfall measures similar to Thursday's forecast.
Looking beyond into the weekend, showers remain the lead story for Saturday, mainly before the afternoon — when a mostly cloudy sky with a high near 63 becomes the backdrop, the narrative changes slightly come Saturday evening when the chance of rain drops to 30% before midnight, sky-watchers may catch a glance at mostly cloudy conditions accompanied by a modest low around 46 — framing a slight break from the daytime dampness.
By Sunday, Pittsburghers can expect sporadic drizzles after 8 a.m., giving way to mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high around 67. The pattern of intermittent showers continues into the start of the new week, with a 30% chance of showers both during the day and night on Monday, despite mostly sunny days and partly cloudy evenings. Tuesday also carries a forecast of possible rain while boasting a mostly sunny sky and a high near 77, confirming the city's week seems to juxtapose moments of clear skies against the frequent chance of spring showers.
The point forecast for Pittsburgh, PA, located at 40.43°N 79.98°W (Elev. 814 ft), was last updated at 7:03 a.m. EDT on April 30, 2025. The forecast validity runs from the morning of April 30, 2025, until the evening of May 6, 2025. For more details, the complete forecast is available on the National Weather Service website.
