Pittsburgh residents can expect to see weather conditions in the upcoming week, beginning with scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the day. According to National Weather Service reports, while the forecast points to widespread dense fog dissipating by 8 a.m., skies are set to partially clear, with temperatures climbing to a pleasant high near 75 degrees. Forecasters suggest a calm wind turning southeast in the morning.
However, tonight's outlook is less optimistic. Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 2 a.m., followed by a possible brief respite until 3 a.m. The temperature is predicted to drop to around 53 degrees, and the chance of rain increases to 80%, with potential rainfall accumulation between a quarter and half an inch.
Heading into Tuesday, the forecast calls for more scattered showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Although it will be partly sunny, the high will likely reach only around 66 degrees with a southwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with any new rainfall expected to stay under a tenth of an inch, unless the thunderstorms lead to larger amounts.
By Tuesday night, more showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m. are on the cards, and showers will likely continue afterward. Temperatures should hover around 52 degrees with a light southwest wind. Rain chances remain high at 80%, suggesting residents should prepare to carry an umbrella or rain gear once again. Precipitation is predicted to range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although this does not account for potential anomalies due to storm activity.
Weather patterns will be less severe by Wednesday, with isolated showers in the forecast mainly before 8 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Daytime highs are expected to warm to the low 70s, and the west wind will persist at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of rain decreases drastically to 20% for this period.
The rest of the week is looking considerably drier and calmer. Thursday through Sunday, we anticipate partly to fully sunny conditions with highs fluctuating between the mid-60s and mid-70s, and lows generally in the 40s. It seems like a great chance for Pittsburghers to enjoy some sunnier spring days as the work week closes and the weekend approaches.
