Pittsburgh is waking up to mostly cloudy skies Wednesday, but the day should turn brighter and seasonably warm, with temperatures climbing from the mid-60s toward a high near 80. A northwest breeze will pick up through the afternoon, with gusts reaching 25 mph, while rain stays largely off the table.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Partly sunny conditions are expected for most of the day, with the strongest winds arriving during the afternoon. A stray shower is possible mainly over higher terrain southeast of the city, but the overall forecast remains dry and comfortable for errands, commutes and outdoor plans.
Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 60 and northwest winds continuing at 6 to 14 mph, according to the National Weather Service. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Pittsburgh area.
Sunny Stretch Builds Into Friday
Thursday looks sunnier and a little warmer, with a high near 83 and a low around 60 Thursday night. Friday will bring the warmest conditions of the short dry stretch, reaching about 86 degrees under sunny skies with light winds.
Storm Chances Return This Weekend
Saturday will be mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high near 87, before shower and thunderstorm chances increase Saturday night. Sunday currently has the highest rain risk of the period, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Unsettled weather may linger into Monday and Tuesday, when afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain possible. Both days could still reach the mid-to-upper 80s, so the forecast is shaping up to be a warm one with periodic storm interruptions rather than a full washout.
