After one of the wettest starts to October ever we haven't seen a drop of rain at the Pittsburgh airport in 12 days. We have low chances of rain on Sunday night but by the time the streak comes to an end it could be one of our top 10 longest stretches of dry weather ever!

Dry weather and warmer than average temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend.

As we continue to enjoy the above average temperatures, let's take a look back over 50 years ago. On this day in 1965, the all time record low temperature for the month of October was set at 16°F! 🥶

Hoping for some rain to wet things down? Chances are, you'll have to continue to wait. Scattered showers are possible north of Pittsburgh tonight, likely totaling less than 0.10 inch. Low chances of light rain arrive Monday. Better rain chances could arrive later next week.

14 years ago, Post-Tropical Storm Sandy delivered far-reaching impacts all the way to the Great Lakes & Appalachians. The storm brought historic early-season snowfall, knocking out power for many across the region. #WeatherHistory #Sandy

Tomorrow night there is a chance for measurable precipitation along the I-80 corridor due to a passing cold front to the north.

Here is a quick look at some Halloween Climatology for Pittsburgh. The trick or treat forecast this year is: quiet, dry, and cloudy with temperatures in the low-60s.

Marking 78 years this week (October 26–31, 1948), the Donora Smog Event stands as a pivotal moment in environmental history.

A severe, toxic smog trapped over Donora, Pennsylvania, claimed 20 lives and sickened more than 5,000 people—roughly half of the town's population.

Above-average temperatures are expected tonight into the early morning time period. Enjoy your evening!

This satellite loop shows the cool process of dissipating fog all across the eastern US this morning. Today yields another dry, warm and mostly sunny forecast across the region!

Quiet, dry, and above-average temperatures continue today.

Still plenty of sunshine around Tuesday before clouds increase on Wednesday. Sunny skies return by Thursday. Otherwise, dry weather persists and temperatures continue to run above normal.

Pittsburgh's seen 24 days so far this October with a high temperature >= 60°F (normal amount for October is 20 days).

1900 and 1971 set the record for most days with 29.

There is a near 100% probability this October reaches 30 total days and breaking that record.

Take advantage of the calm, dry weather this week before rain chances pick up after Halloween.

The next chance of rainfall will arrive on Sunday and Monday. Here is the probability of exceeding 0.50" during this time frame. Stay tuned for updates in the forecast.

The answer is:

Salt Lake City, UT!

Thanks to @SERCC and it's climate perspective tool (sercc.oasis.unc.edu/Map.php?region…), we can compare recent weather with average conditions at cities across the country! Here is a screenshot of those comparisons with the answer highlighted.

Fun Weather Trivia:

Since October 1st, Pittsburgh's average high temperature is 68.5°F and its average low temperature is 45.0°F.

What city typical experiences those readings in October?

Select your guess before we reveal the answer at 1pm today!

We've got another great week on deck with above-average temperatures and dry weather. You have to look all the way out into the long range for the next significant chance of rain. Models are favoring widespread rain returning sometime next Sunday or Monday.

Today is another in our string of fantastic weather days. Get out and enjoy!

Not a cloud in the sky over our region this morning, but you can make out a hint of river valley fog in this composite satellite image.