CWS Forecast: Pittsburgh Metro

Wildfire smoke will cause hazy conditions to be prevalent across the Commonwealth on Thursday into Friday. The heat will also continue in the latter part of the week, with temperatures remaining solidly above average into the weekend. Wildfire smoke clearing will occur as we head into the weekend, but the threat of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms enters the region on Saturday. Looking ahead, Pennsylvania is looking to see far more stable, seasonable, and dry conditions for the end of the weekend into the start of next work week.

Day One: Thursday, July 16th 2026

Morning rain showers with cloudy afternoon skies. Mostly clear skies overnight.

High: 51°F

Low: 37°F

Day Two: Friday, July 17th 2026

Mostly sunny morning conditions followed by afternoon rain showers.

High: 52°F 

Low: 38°

Day Three: Saturday, July 18th 2026

Mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with below average temperatures.

High: 50°F 

Low: 37°F

Day Four: Sunday, July 19th 2026

Sunny morning skies with partly cloudy conditions the rest of the day.

High: 54°F

Low: 43°F

Day Five: Monday, July 20th 2026

Mostly cloudy conditions with an increase in temperature. Possible afternoon rain showers.

High: 64°F

Low: 50°F