Pittsburgh: Warm Surge to Kick Off New Week

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

April 12,2015; 11:08PM,EDT

 

 

Monday is shaping up to be the warmest day of this week around Pittsburgh. While cooling will follow for Tuesday, most residents will find it hard to complain about the weather through midweek.
For those who viewed Sunday as spectacular, Monday will be even warmer as temperatures soar well into the 70s. A high in the lower 60s is more common in mid-April.
The warmth will occur ahead of a cold front that is set to dampen southwestern Pennsylvania with a couple of showers late Monday afternoon and into the evening.
The showers should hold off until the Pirates are nearing the end or have finished their home opener against the Detroit Tigers.

In the wake of the front, a bitter cold blast will not follow. While several degrees will get shaved off Monday's high for Tuesday and Wednesday, these days will still be comfortable for mid-April as sunshine returns.
Temperatures will rise to within a couple degrees of 65 F each afternoon.
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Those who have yet to finalize their taxes may regret not doing last week. It will be hard to resist the temptation to get outdoors for a walk, hike or other activities.
Spotty showers will return on Thursday.