Patchy fog, damp roads, and brisk wind gusts slow the Tuesday morning drive
Today’s Conditions
Good morning, West Hills. We are starting off Tuesday under overcast skies with patchy fog clinging to low-lying spots along the Ohio River and stretches of Route 51 from McKees Rocks down through Coraopolis. According to the National Weather Service, early morning mist and a slight chance of showers will transition into scattered shower activity through the rest of the day, keeping pavement damp and holding daytime temperatures to a high near 62 degrees.
An easterly breeze will pick up through midday, blowing steadily between 10 and 15 mph with occasional gusts reaching up to 28 mph along elevated stretches of I-376 and Steubenville Pike. While total rainfall is expected to remain light at less than a tenth of an inch, the combination of intermittent showers, reduced visibility, and gusty winds will characterize travel conditions throughout Kennedy, Robinson, and Crafton through the evening commute.
Extended Outlook
The damp pattern holds into Tuesday night, with cloudy skies, lingering patchy fog, and scattered showers keeping the overnight low around 54 degrees alongside east winds still gusting near 28 mph. As this system slowly works its way across the region, keep an eye on how our local forecast develops by following along with our latest weather stories and updates.
Seasonal Preparedness
Grab a sturdy rain jacket or a wind-resistant umbrella before heading out today to handle intermittent showers and sudden 28 mph gusts. Remember to keep your low-beam headlights switched on when cutting through patchy fog along Route 51 and the Ohio River bridges.
Pittsburgh Weather History
On this date in 1995, an unseasonable late-spring freeze plunged the thermometer in Pittsburgh down to a record-breaking 29 degrees. The bitter morning chill caught local gardeners off guard and caused widespread damage to emerging vegetation and fruit crops across Allegheny County.
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