Pittsburgh warms up after chilly start to april

After a frigid morning, Pittsburghers can expect a significant temperature boost today as highs soar back near 60 degrees under sunny skies.

Hourly forecast

9 a.m.: 32°, Mostly Cloudy

Noon: 46°, Mostly Sunny

3 p.m.: 58°, Mostly Sunny

6 p.m.: 60°, Mostly Sunny

Weekend outlook

This week's warming trend continues, with highs reaching the 70s by Thursday and Friday.

Friday evening brings a slight chance of showers, but these will dissipate by Saturday, leaving behind partly cloudy skies and a high of 64.

Sunday promises a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and a high of 79, marking a peak in the week's temperatures.

Extended forecast

Models indicate a cumulative rainfall total of around 0.25 inches over the next six days, with the next substantial precipitation expected on Sunday.

The above-average temperature trend is expected to persist through mid-month, with 80-degree days not entirely out of the question.