The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, PA, has announced a cool and dry Saturday for the region, with the weather pattern expected to shift towards more seasonable temperatures for Sunday and Labor Day. According to the latest Area Forecast Discussion, "A cool and dry Saturday will be followed by more seasonable temperatures for Sunday and Labor Day." Mornings may start with fog, which is anticipated to quickly dissipate, and no severe weather hazards are in sight for today.
As for tonight, Pittsburghers can expect another cool night, with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Valley fog is likely to develop again, and although it may be locally dense, it's expected to be confined in its spread. "Another night of mostly clear skies will lend to efficiently radiate cooling Saturday night as area lows dip into mostly the 40s," the National Weather Service noted. On Sunday, temperatures might increase slightly, retaining dry conditions for most parts of the area.
Labor Day is shaping up to be dry and seasonable, with no rain in the forecast. However, Wednesday and Thursday are looking to be different stories, as rain chances increase with the next cold front's approach. Uncertainties exist around the exact precipitation amounts and temperatures, but the forecast indicates that moisture and cloud cover could increase ahead of the front.
Rain chances finally increase again on Wednesday and Thursday with the approach of the next front, stated the NWS Pittsburgh. The passage of the cold front on Thursday could bring rain and possibly some thunder, with the potential for gusty winds. The service notes there could be winds up to "20mph to 30mph." Looking further ahead, another seasonably cool and mostly dry weekend appears most likely for the first full weekend in September, under residual upper troughing.
For aviators, VFR conditions are expected to be the norm through the Labor Day weekend thanks to high pressure, though there might be daily morning fog chances. Save daily morning fog chances, VFR is confidently forecast through the Labor Day weekend with prevailing high pressure, the service advised. There's a slight possibility of ceiling restrictions returning on Tuesday with returning upper-level troughing.
As it stands, no official watches, warnings, or advisories have been issued for Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. Be sure to check in for updates, and enjoy the pleasant weather while it lasts.
