Pittsburgh Temperatures Soar into the 50s on Saturday

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After a couple of weeks of cold and snow, temperatures in Pittsburgh are expected to reach into the 50s on Saturday with sunny skies. However, a weather system moving in from the south will bring rain showers to the area on Sunday, with the potential for a wintry mix in the evening as colder air interacts with the warm front.

Why it matters

The warm temperatures on Saturday will provide a welcome respite for residents after a prolonged period of winter weather, while the incoming rain and potential for snow on Sunday could impact travel and outdoor activities.

The details

Satellite and radar imagery show a deepening area of low pressure moving through the region on Sunday, bringing back-to-back severe weather days to parts of the Gulf Coast and Southeast. While Pittsburgh will be on the 'stable' side of the system, the northern edge of the low will still bring light rain showers to the area. There is also a chance for light snow as the warm air interacts with the colder air mass in place, particularly in the ridges of Fayette and Westmoreland counties.

• Temperatures will reach the low 50s on Saturday, with sunny skies to start the day.
• Rain chances will increase on Sunday, with the potential for a wintry mix around sunset (6 p.m.).
• Overnight lows on Sunday will be near 32 degrees.
• Temperatures will rebound on Monday, reaching 50 degrees, and Tuesday will see a high of 55 degrees.
• Rain chances return on Wednesday, but temperatures could still reach the 60s.

What’s next

Residents should monitor the weather forecast and be prepared for potential travel impacts on Sunday as the rain and wintry mix move through the region.