The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has rolled out a forecast for the region, serving up a cool dish of comfort for those weary of Pennsylvania's summer swelter. This Friday, August 1st, 2025, Pittsburgh and surrounding areas can expect temperatures to fall below the seasonal average, providing a brief respite from the typically oppressive heat, with dry conditions to sweeten the deal. According to the forecast discussion released by the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, "Below-average temperatures are expected today with low relative humidity."
While some may be grabbing that extra layer, a select few West Virginians might have to contend with stray showers clinging to the ridges. Stationary boundaries south of Pittsburgh are doing little more than teasing precipitation prospects across the Interstate 70 divide. It seems drier air has facilitated the exit of MVFR CIGs from most ports, but Morgantown is expected to shake off the lingering clouds only by this afternoon. "At all other ports VFR is expected to prevail through the TAF period with light NNE`rly winds throughout today," reports the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead into the evening and Saturday, the weather is set to maintain its undramatic flair, staying quiet and dry under the watchful eye of high pressure. The consistent forecast promises a stretch of VFR conditions, simplicity reigning in the sky, save perhaps for the brief morning river valley steam fog making its cameo appearance. As nighttime temperatures continue their dip below average, radiational cooling will take center stage under a clear sky, though fog potential remains low.
Come next week, the dry spell is predicted to hold fast through Monday. A figurative coin flip awaits mid-week as a Midwest trough might encroach upon the Ohio River Valley, bringing slight chances for showers and storms with it. However, the presence of lingering dry air in the mid to upper atmosphere may hinder the development of showers and storms, the NWS cautions, with storm potential hinging on whether a trough will unfold over the Great Lakes or if ridging will linger over the valley, impacting storm development.
In terms of aviation, no notable upsets are on the horizon. The weekend forecast insists on a prolonged period of agreeable flying conditions, providing a smooth aerial commute across the boards. No advisories or warnings are in effect for Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. The clear skies seem an invitation for pilots and travelers to proceed with their plans unchecked by nature's whims.
