Pittsburgh started Wednesday, November 4, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the calm morning is just the opening act. Afternoon temperatures will climb toward 78 degrees before rain arrives Wednesday evening and overnight, with wind gusts reaching 21 mph.
Warmest Part Of The Day Comes Before The Umbrellas
Partly sunny skies should carry Pittsburgh through much of the afternoon, with south winds increasing to around 5 to 10 mph. The National Weather Service discussion says rain chances increase by afternoon into evening as showers spread across the region.
Rain is expected to continue overnight, with a 100% chance of precipitation and a low near 61 degrees. Most areas could receive roughly a quarter- to half-inch of rain, and an isolated rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out as the system moves through.
Hoodline’s Tuesday forecast also called for a slight chance after 3 p.m. and rain Wednesday night. For anyone with outdoor plans, Wednesday afternoon is the better window; after sunset, the forecast gets decidedly less patio-friendly.
Rain Exits Thursday, Cooler Weekend Follows
A chance of rain could linger before 7 a.m. Thursday, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees, making Thursday milder than the weekend but noticeably cooler than Wednesday.
Friday reaches about 68 degrees with a slight chance of rain after 1 p.m., while Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies, a 30% rain chance and a high near 63. Sunday and Monday bring occasional rain chances, with highs near 52 and 55 degrees, respectively, though overnight lows will fall into the upper 30s.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Pittsburgh area in the current forecast. The warm-up may be taking a bow Wednesday, but the rest of the week is bringing umbrellas, jackets and a much more November-like encore.
