Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania – As students head back to college this week, the weather in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania is set to cooperate, with a forecast promising mostly sunny skies and gradually rising temperatures. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh indicates that the region will remain precipitation-free through Saturday, providing ideal conditions for move-in days and outdoor activities.
The week starts off with cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid to upper 60s on Tuesday, accompanied by lows dipping into the 40s and 50s. Cloud cover is expected to ease by this afternoon, giving way to sunnier skies that will persist throughout the week.
By Wednesday, temperatures will begin to climb into the low 70s, with a further warm-up anticipated as the week progresses. Thursday and Friday will see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, creating a comfortable environment for students settling into campus life. Saturday is expected to be the warmest day, with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s.
The likelihood of rain remains minimal, with near 0% precipitation chances across the region through Saturday, ensuring that back-to-school activities can proceed without interruption. This stretch of pleasant weather offers an excellent start to the fall semester for college students across the area.