As a powerful cold front moves in today, residents of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas should prepare for a major change in the weather. The area will be at risk of rains and strong winds due to this front. As this system moves in during the afternoon and evening, there is a chance of thunder, according to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, National Weather Service.
According to the service, a thin convection line is forming directly in front of the front in the most recent CAM models. The prediction shows a 40 to 50 percent possibility of gusts over 40 mph and a 10 to 20 percent risk of these exceeding 45 mph, with high winds in the air predicted to reach the surface. Temperatures are expected to be much above average today before plummeting to lows in the 30s and upper 20s overnight due to an impending cold front.
The weather prediction for Thursday and Friday is quite bleak, especially for the higher terrain, where significant snow accumulations are probably in store. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for regions such as the ridges of West Virginia and portions of Pennsylvania, effective Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. Residents should get ready for winter storm conditions because Thursday’s combination of rain and snow, followed by further expected snowfall as temperatures continue to drop, could create potentially dangerous travel conditions.
It is anticipated that winter storm conditions and strong winds would persist into Saturday at higher elevations throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service said that relief is expected by Sunday, when dry weather are predicted. Though temperatures are predicted to be cooler, the start of next week may signal a return to erratic weather.
In the early morning, stratus and fog are predicted to cause interruptions with different IFR/LIFR conditions for air travel. Later in the day, there will be mixed conditions and showers related to the front. According to the Weather Service, “a gradual improvement to MVFR is expected by mid to late morning,” with gusty gusts perhaps making afternoon flights more difficult. As weather improve and high pressure moves into the region on Sunday, VFR conditions are expected to return.
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