Pittsburgh's immediate weather narrative sings a song of drier air and cooler temps, a pattern stamping its signature across the weekend canvas. If the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA has it carved right, we're in for a streak of quiet skies—at least until next week's obligatory work slog drags itself out the door. "Cooler and drier conditions are expected over the weekend," they announced early this Sunday, with rain chances returning by the middle of next week.
Serious fog buffs got their brief fix this morning along the Allegheny and Cheat River, courtesy of patchy river valley fog that temporarily decided to grace the terrain. But, as the sun clocked in for its shift, the fog clocked out, dissipating within an hour after sunrise with surface mixing. Those with plans today: expect highs mooching around the low-80s, with the wind keeping to a polite eastward whisper.
Looking at the week through Monday night, the National Weather Service sticks to their guns—with a forecast that's the equivalent of shrugging. Dry and seasonable weather expected through Monday night is what they're peddling, and it's an easy sell. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly after Sunday's performance, so it won't be too hot; just a few degrees warmer, with comfortable dew points anticipated to continue.
Press fast forward to Tuesday, and it's a clear run until the clouds pile up, signaling a shift in weather patterns come Friday and Saturday. The outlook has isolated shower coverage that may develop as we reach Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. By the weekend, temperatures will be knocking on summer's door, with the upper-80s expected and a good chance of thunder rumbles to break up the monotony. But if you're thirsty for the drama of severe storms, you might be left a bit parched this time around. The potential for strong to severe storms is currently considered very low, the service advises in no uncertain terms.
For anyone flying out of the Steel City, the aviation forecast promises clear sailing—literally—under the watchful eye of high pressure. Clear skies are largely on the menu, with light and easy winds carrying through until Thursday. The only caveat: early risers or late-night flyers might bump into patchy river valley steam fog that favors FKL for morning impact, likely after 08z.
