Warm November Days Ahead

Pittsburghers will enjoy unusually warm weather this week, with afternoon highs reaching the low to mid 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Meteorologists report that current temperatures are already running several degrees above the November average. Today brings light southeast winds between 5 and 10 mph. Highs will settle in the low to mid 60s while mid and high level clouds spread across western Pennsylvania.

A weak disturbance will cross the region during the day on Monday. This system may produce light rain showers, particularly in the northwest half of the forecast area. Skies will remain mostly cloudy or overcast on that day. Highs will stay in the mid 60s.

Drier air and an upper-level high-pressure ridge will arrive on Tuesday. This shift will reduce cloud cover and push temperatures higher. Residents should expect breezy conditions on Wednesday, with south winds gusting up to 25 mph.

A second disturbance will arrive Wednesday night and push a cold front across the region by Thursday. This front will bring a line of moderate rainfall. Forecasters say the potential for thunder is low but not zero. A dry slot may break through Thursday night into Friday morning.

Another system moving in from the west will likely trigger additional showers on Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop slowly over the weekend. Values should remain near or slightly above normal despite the change in weather patterns.