Pittsburgh residents are enjoying a pleasant start to September, with patchy fog giving way to sunshine on Saturday morning. The region will experience a warm and dry stretch leading up to the Labor Day holiday, making it a great time for outdoor activities and travel. Afternoon highs on Saturday will reach the mid-70s, with temperatures climbing into the low 80s by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the region will remain mostly clear through Tuesday, ensuring that plans for cookouts, barbecues, and outdoor events will be uninterrupted. Winds will stay light, and cooler nights, with lows in the low to mid-50s, will offer a comfortable end to summer evenings.
Communities in Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington counties will see plenty of sunshine through the weekend and into the start of the week. However, forecasters are predicting a shift in conditions by midweek. A chance of showers will develop on Wednesday afternoon, with rain expected to become more likely Wednesday night into Thursday. In addition to the rain, cooler air will sweep into the region late in the week, aligning with a broader pattern of below-normal temperatures expected across much of the Midwest and Ohio Valley.
Residents are encouraged to take full advantage of the dry weather through Tuesday for outdoor plans and travel before the midweek rain returns. While the chance of showers increases as the week progresses, the first few days of September will provide plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities.
The five-day forecast for Pittsburgh shows mostly sunny conditions with steadily rising temperatures. Saturday will begin with patchy fog before clearing up, with a high near 74°F and a low of 50°F. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 79°F and a low of 54°F. Labor Day Monday will see similar conditions, with a high near 81°F and a low of 55°F. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 81°F and a low of 58°F. By Wednesday, the weather will remain mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon, and rain is likely overnight. The high will reach 79°F.
As cooler air moves in later in the week, Pittsburgh will transition into a more fall-like pattern, so it’s a good idea for residents to stay updated on weather forecasts as rain and cooler temperatures become more likely.
