Pittsburgh is waking to cloudy skies and temperatures near 57 degrees Tuesday, but the gray start is a fake-out. Mostly sunny skies should take over by afternoon, sending temperatures toward 77 degrees with only a small chance of rain.
Warm Tuesday And Wednesday Set Up A Wet Turn
South winds around 5 knots will accompany Tuesday’s unusually mild afternoon, while Wednesday could be even warmer, with a high near 78. The National Weather Service says both days could run 15 to 20 degrees above normal for early November.
Wednesday stays mostly sunny for much of the day, but a slight chance of rain arrives after 3 p.m. The timing is a modest update from Monday’s Hoodline forecast, with the wet weather now more clearly aimed at Wednesday evening and overnight.
Rain Returns Wednesday Night
Rain is expected Wednesday night, when the chance of precipitation rises to 100% and temperatures dip only to around 61 degrees. South winds near 9 mph could gust as high as 21 mph, while rainfall totals are expected to range from a quarter to a half inch.
Thursday Starts Wet Before A Cooler Weekend
Thursday brings rain before 1 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 72. Shower chances remain in the forecast Friday and Saturday as temperatures ease to about 68 and 63 degrees, respectively.
The unsettled pattern lingers into Sunday and Monday, with highs near 52 and 55 degrees and occasional rain chances. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Pittsburgh area, making Tuesday afternoon and much of Wednesday the best window for outdoor plans before the umbrellas earn their keep.
