Pittsburgh residents can look forward to a seasonable and mostly dry start to their week as the latest report in Pittsburgh forecasts clear conditions through Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, Tucker County, WV, has a low chance of rain, but overall, the weather is expected to stay calm with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.
The weather narrative begins with a tranquil note, as fog will again erode readily past sunrise with clear skies and only shallow river valley moisture. Those looking for optimal outdoor conditions will be pleased with Labor Day's forecast, which promises nearly picture-perfect weather with comfortable humidity levels, and again, clear skies at night might lead to some valley fog.
However, Pittsburghers should keep their umbrellas handy for midweek, as a pattern shift is expected. Rain chances return Wednesday and Thursday, with the arrival of a mid-west trough that will see precipitation chances increase, particularly with a cold front on Thursday. Ensemble models indicate rainfall totals could range from a light 0.2" to potentially up to 2" in certain scenarios.
Thursday's weather events could introduce a drop in the mercury and some spirited bursts of wind, with gusts of 30mph to 40mph on the cards as a cold front sweeps across the region. The combination of the afternoon frontal passage timing with fairly deep mixing into a ~50kt 500mb jet, combined with the front speed itself, indicated there may be some gusts Thursday up to 30mph or possibly 40mph on the high end, the report notes, decisively forecasting the cold front's influence.
As for aviation concerns, VFR conditions dominate, but with the incoming weather system, potential disruptions from Wednesday to Friday are to be anticipated, which could affect visibility and wind conditions. The outlook suggests that light rain and isolated thunderstorms are possible during the cold front's journey through the area.
As always, this forecast is subject to change, and individuals should stay informed by following updates from the National Weather Service. The current advisories stand with no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia at this time.
