Pittsburgh braces for milder temperatures after cloudy weekend

In the United States, particularly in Western Pennsylvania, persistent low clouds were reported early on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This weather was attributed to weak upslope flow caused by light westerly winds carrying some residual moisture against the Laurel Highlands and Appalachian foothills. Throughout the day, these clouds gradually dissipated, allowing for partly to mostly sunny conditions, though temperatures remained a few degrees below average, peaking in the mid to upper 30s. As night fell, conditions improved with clear skies, and temperatures dropped into the teens and low 20s. On Sunday, February 23, residents experienced mostly sunny weather in the morning. However, a fast-moving disturbance from the Midwest brought mostly cloudy skies by the afternoon. Despite the clouds, the temperatures managed to rise into the upper 30s, assisted by mild southwesterly winds pushing warm air into the region. The warm air influx continued into Monday, with expectations of drier conditions and breezy southwest winds. As a result, the temperature soared into the mid-40s and low-50s, facilitating the melting of the existing snowpack in the Pittsburgh area. Looking ahead, a disturbance with an associated cold front was anticipated to pass through on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. This system was projected to bring increased cloud cover and light showers, primarily in the morning hours. By Tuesday afternoon, temperatures would cool further, bringing highs in the low to mid-40s. Following a brief clearing overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, expect another cold front with a stronger trough of low pressure from the northwest by Wednesday night. This would switch conditions back to cloudy, with rain and possibly some snow for the surrounding counties by Thursday. As the week progresses, expect varying weather patterns that include fluctuations between sunny, cloudy, and rainy conditions. The approach of this next system indicates significant cooling and a potential shift towards more winter-like weather, especially for areas north of Pittsburgh. As the locals enjoy the brief warm spell, they may need to prepare for the return of winter conditions later in the week.