Grey Skies Persist in Pittsburgh, Light Rain and Drizzle Dominate the Forecast

Pittsburgh residents can expect a continuation of the damp, grey blanket that’s been the hallmark of the city’s weather of late. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reports intermittent drizzle and light rain will persist across the area today, with clouds keeping the skies decidedly gloomy. Temperatures are not expected to see much variation, so don’t bank on any bursts of sunshine to break the monochrome mood.

According to the

National Weather Service’s Area Forecast Discussion

, “Light rain/ drizzle will linger today,” the forecast doesn’t hold much promise for a temperature rise, with a “limited diurnal range in temperature.” The gloomy weather is pinned on ample low-level moisture and slight atmospheric lift, holding the city in a clammy embrace unlikely to let up until the weekend.

But not all is drear and soaked. A drying and warming trend is set to begin come Saturday, kicking off what should be a more welcoming weekend. Weather predictions hint at a high-pressure system moving over nearby Great Lakes, which should expel the rain and return dry weather. For those yearning for some respite from the cold and damp, Sunday could be the day to circle on your calendar, with temperatures projected to climb into the upper 50s to lower 60s by the afternoon.

The longer-term forecast suggests a potential reprieve from these descending droplets, with temperatures creeping up to almost “10 degrees above average by Tuesday,” the

National Weather Service

advises. But don’t toss the umbrella aside just yet; a “shortwave ejects out of the Southwest and into Midwest” could dampen plans Tuesday afternoon. Projections for late next week are steeped in uncertainty, as meteorologists say there is “low potential for a stronger system,” ready to flip the script, maybe even with snow chances.

For those taking to the skies, flying conditions aren’t looking up quite yet. Saturated lower levels mean that pilots and passengers will have to contend with low clouds and patches of fog through to late morning, with potential brief improvements in the afternoon. However, the expectation is a more pessimistic outlook overnight, with moisture lingering stubbornly until Saturday’s daylight hours. The good news for jet-setters is foretold for Sunday afternoon, when VFR will develop areawide, granting clearer skies and smoother takeoffs and landings.

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