Plenty of sunshine and mild breezes set up a pleasant Thursday across the West Hills
Today’s Conditions
Good morning, West Hills. The morning cloud deck will steadily break apart, leaving us with mostly sunny skies throughout the day from Moon and Robinson down into the Ohio River communities of Stowe and McKees Rocks. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon highs will climb to a very comfortable 67 degrees, accompanied by an easy breeze out of the east around 10 mph.
Travel conditions look pristine across all our primary arteries today. Whether you are running the Parkway West corridor through Carnegie and Thornburg or crossing the McKees Rocks Bridge along Route 51, you can expect dry roadways and unrestricted visibility right straight through the evening commute.
Extended Outlook
Once the sun dips behind the hills tonight, clear skies will dominate as temperatures settle down to a crisp overnight low near 45 degrees, steered by a gentle northeast breeze between 3 and 8 mph. For more details on how the rest of the week shapes up, head over to explore our latest weather stories and updates.
Seasonal Preparedness
With afternoon highs peaking in the upper 60s before quickly dropping into the brisk 40s after sunset, a light, removable jacket is your smartest choice for the day. You will also want to have sunglasses ready on the dashboard as afternoon sun breaks over Steubenville Pike and Route 60.
Pittsburgh Weather History
On this day in 1918, a dramatic cold snap swept through western Pennsylvania, plunging thermometers across the Pittsburgh region down to a frosty 32 degrees. The sudden freeze caught valley fruit growers and Ohio River gardeners completely off guard after weeks of spring warmth.
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