Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A steady and noticeable warmup is underway across western Pennsylvania, setting the stage for a much milder and wetter week after a cold start to January.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures will climb each day through the workweek, with highs rising from near freezing Sunday into the 40s Monday, then pushing into the upper 40s and low 50s by mid to late week. Overnight lows also trend upward, limiting the risk for refreeze and signaling a shift away from wintry conditions.
The warming trend brings increasing rain chances. The first widespread rainfall is expected Tuesday into Tuesday night as a system moves through the Ohio Valley. While rain totals look modest, wet roads and reduced visibility could affect travel during the evening commute.
After a brief lull Wednesday, another round of rain is expected late Thursday into Friday as a stronger system approaches. With temperatures remaining well above freezing, precipitation will fall as rain for most areas, including Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and surrounding communities.
Sunday remains mostly dry with highs near 30, followed by a partly cloudy and milder Monday. By Thursday, highs could reach the lower 50s, more typical of early spring than early January.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for changing conditions, especially wet travel later Tuesday and again late week. The mild pattern looks to hold through the end of the workweek before cooler air potentially returns beyond that period.
