Pittsburgh weather-seekers, take note - the National Weather Service of Pittsburgh has provided some clarity on what you can expect for this week's forecast. According to their latest report, the city is finally seeing the end of the rain, which should subside by morning. This opens up the way for a dry spell and a welcome increase in temperatures as we approach the weekend.
A recent synopsis from the National Weather Service indicates rain east of the ridges by sunrise and expectations for stagnant overnight temperatures to moderate to near normal this afternoon. With the surface high pressure building over the Great Lakes, Pittsburghers should see breaking clouds by late morning, setting the stage for a sunny and seasonably warm afternoon.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we are in for a calm period as Thursday promises to maintain the dry and quiet conditions. The serenity, however, is brief, as forecasts suggest a return of rain by Friday, carrying on into Saturday. This is due to an upper trough sailing across the northern Great Lakes, bringing increased advection, moisture, and lift - all the ingredients for precipitative action.
While Friday might see temperatures climb 5-10 degrees above average behind the warm front, the associated cold front crossing Friday night into Saturday will stabilize things, leaving us with temperatures expected to remain near normal, the report mentioned. Despite the coming rain, the weekend will wrap up on a drier note, promising slightly above-average temperatures leading into the new week when rain chances may again be on the upswing.
In terms of aviation, the rain has cleared out as of 06Z Wednesday, with minimal impact on Pittsburgh's flight schedules expected. However, restrictions in ceiling heights may persist until daybreak, gradually lifting to more permissible levels as the day progresses. The National Weather Service advises that while the region remains largely calm wind-wise, we're looking at a mixed bag of visibility conditions fluctuating between MVFR and VFR through the end of the week.
No watches, warnings, or advisories currently stand in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. Keep your raincoats handy for the end of the week, but in the meantime, enjoy what seems to be an interlude of pleasant, transitional fall weather.
