Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area could hit 70 degrees today for the first time this year
Last year, we hit the 70 degree mark for the first time on March 4.
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Since June 2015, Ron Smiley has been giving a local and hopefully bright outlook on the day in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
Born a Texan, Ron grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, after his dad retired from the Air Force. He often times says that if he can grow up under a drill sergeants roof, than he can take anything that life can throw at him.
After graduating from Little Rock Catholic High, Ron pursued his degree at Arkansas Tech University. He has two children.
Before arriving in Pittsburgh, Ron worked in Mississippi and Arkansas along with most recently New Orleans and Indianapolis. He says that his love for the weather developed at a young age as he loved to hang out in the garden and talk clouds with his neighbor Mr. Mike, an employee at the National Weather Service. Ron is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has been rewarded his AMS seal.
In Ron's free time, he loves to cook and explore with his family. You may catch him out and about on a Saturday morning running for a good cause or hanging with his family at a local park or museum. Ron also loves to bike, even though he admits it's a lot more challenging with Pennsylvania hills.
Last year, we hit the 70 degree mark for the first time on March 4.
Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s.
Some colder temperatures will appear within the next couple of days before seeing warmer temperatures.
Temperatures fell recently making it colder, but now some warmth will be consistent going into the next week.
Temperatures today could reach the mid-60s.
The sunshine will make things look warmer than they actually are.
Most of the day on Friday will have dry weather conditions, but through the weekend temperatures will drop.
Rain will be in the Pittsburgh area this upcoming week and high temperatures mostly in the 40s.
If your kids walk home from school, today might not be the best conditions for it.
Today will be the warmest day we've seen in Pittsburgh since February 4.
Snow will come in to the Pittsburgh area on Friday and warmer temperatures are expected on the weekend.
Snow squalls and colder weather are expected in the Pittsburgh area this week going into the weekend.
Below average temperatures will still be in place around Pittsburgh this week, and snowfall is also expected.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to snow through the morning. Tomorrow may become a First Alert Weather Day due to cold weather in place for the morning.
A winter storm brings a freezing rain chance expected to occur in the Pittsburgh area.