CWS Forecast: Ridge and Valley Region 

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

Hot and partly cloudy with more clouds moving in overnight.

High: 93°

Low: 71°F

Day Two: Friday, July 17th 2026

Warm and mostly cloudy during the day with mostly cloudy skies persisting overnight.

High: 92°F

Low: 66°F

Day Three: Saturday, July 18th 2026

Slightly cooler and mostly cloudy during the day with showers possible overnight.

High: 86°F

Low: 69°F

Day Four: Sunday, July 19th 2026

Warm and partly cloudy during the day with thunderstorms possible overnight.

High: 81°F

Low: 68°F

Day Five: Monday, July 20th 2026

Warm and partly cloudy with isolated showers during the day. Chances of showers persist overnight.

High: 81°F

Low: 65°F

Last Updated on July 16, 2026 at 1:13 am