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Ron Smiley

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.

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 25, 2026

Temperatures will jump into the 60s on Wednesday, but storm chances loom as the weekend gets closer.

Mar 25

Warmer air will be moving into the Pittsburgh area this afternoon

Noon temperatures will be in the upper 30s.

Mar 24

It's going to be a cool and windy day today in the Pittsburgh area

At times today, temperatures will be nearly 50 degrees colder than yesterday.

Mar 23

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 19, 2026

The weather in Pittsburgh will be warmer starting on Thursday and will only get warmer throughout the weekend!

Mar 19

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 18, 2026

After some snow and cold, the more seasonable weather returns later this week.

Mar 18

The Pittsburgh area is under a winter weather advisory with snow and high winds expected

The National Weather Service said Tuesday's morning and evening commutes could be impacted by winter weather.

Mar 17

Wind warning issued for the Pittsburgh area through Friday night

The National Weather Service said that wind gusts as high as 60 miles per hour are expected throughout the region.

Mar 13

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 12, 2026

After a warm and rainy day on Wednesday, we'll have some cool temperatures and wind on the horizon.

Mar 12

Tornado watch for Pittsburgh area expires after severe storms roll through

The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.

Mar 11

Dry weather sticks around today before tomorrow's storm chances return

High temperatures today are expected to be near 70 degrees for most places in the area.

Mar 10

It's going to be a pleasant day today before storm chances return later this week

Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to severe weather risk.

Mar 9

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 6, 2026

Temperatures will climb into the 70s the next two days, a record-high for this time of year.

Mar 6

Morning rain will become scattered this afternoon throughout the area

Rain chances are sticking around for the third day in a row.

Mar 5

KDKA-TV morning weather blog: March 4, 2026

Rain chances during the day on Wednesday will be low, but overnight rain is expected in the Pittsburgh area.

Mar 4

It's going to be a warmer day in the Pittsburgh area with chances of rain

The heaviest rain is expected from around 6 p.m. through 10 p.m.

Mar 3

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