Rain clouds are hovering over Pittsburgh this weekend — but there’s still hope for a dry, pleasant Mother’s Day morning before storms return.
Marginal Severe Weather Risk
Areas northwest of Pittsburgh face a 1-out-of-5 marginal risk for isolated strong to severe storms this Saturday evening, between 7–9 p.m.
If you were planning an outdoor brunch for Mom this Sunday, here’s what you need to know: Mother’s Day will actually start off quite pleasant — but you’ll want to wrap up celebrations before the afternoon.
Saturday is the messier day. Widespread rain is expected to linger through noon, with another round of heavy rain and a possible thunderstorm arriving in the evening. Temperatures will hover in the upper 60s, a few degrees below normal.
The Mother’s Day Morning Window
The good news? Sunday morning looks like the best stretch of the weekend. Highs will reach the mid-60s, making it comfortable enough for outdoor plans — a backyard brunch, a walk, or a patio lunch. Just don’t push your luck past mid-afternoon, when scattered showers are expected to return.
A Cold Start to the Work Week
After the weekend rain exits, Monday will be the coldest day of the work week with highs only in the low 50s and plenty of sunshine. Tuesday morning will be even sharper, with lows dropping into the mid-to-upper 30s — cold enough to threaten young plants and flowers left outdoors overnight.
Looking Ahead: End of Month Warmth
Wednesday brings another round of rain and storms, with temperatures staying stuck in the low 60s through Thursday. Conditions near 70°F return Friday. And while May has already run about 7 degrees below average so far, above-normal temperatures are expected to return toward the end of the month.
