Improving Weather in Store for the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

It has been a soggy stretch of days for the mid-Atlantic and up into the Ohio Valley. However, the dreary weather is going to be a thing of the past with the sunshine finally making an appearance later this week. Here is a more detailed look at when you can expect the weather to improve in this corner of the country.

Conditions Forecast to Improve for Large Part of Eastern U.S.

The mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley, and portions of the interior Northeast have endured a dreary back half of September. A noticeable lack of sunshine, gray conditions, and regular rain showers have been the story for the last few weeks. This was in opposition to a warm and dry start to the month. A big change is on the horizon, giving residents the opportunity to get out and enjoy traditional fall activities just in time for the first weekend in October.

How wet has it been in September? Major metropolitan areas such as Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Columbus have all reported at least nine straight days of rain this month. This has been in direct contrast to the bulk of New England that has remained mostly dry during this same time period thanks to an expansive area of high pressure.

In the short-term, the zone from the central Appalachians and to the mid-Atlantic coastline will remain under areas of low clouds that produce rain and spotty drizzle on Tuesday and into Wednesday. This storm absorbed the remnants of Helene over the weekend and has been roaming around the region since. The system will begin to move off the coast on Wednesday, paving the way for high pressure to build over the region on Thursday and Friday. The high pressure will promote the drier conditions expected as the weekend kicks off.

The arrival of a cool front will also bring down temperatures in the Midwest by the end of the week after a surge on Wednesday and Thursday. Falling humidity levels will accompany the drop in the temperatures.

The lower humidity levels will reach the interior Northeast by the end of the week at the same time that the pervasive clouds break up. Thursday is setting up to be a pleasant day to get outside and perform all of those outdoor chores that have been put on hold because of the soggy weather.

Residents in the Ohio Valley, the mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast can expect readings to hover in the 70s for highs. Temperatures will land about 5 to 10 degrees above the norm for early October for most areas.

A second front is forecast to push into the Northeast on Friday and Saturday. This front may usher in the chance of rain for New England. While the mid-Atlantic may see a stray shower or two out of this weather maker, it will pale in comparison to the steady moisture as of late. This front is also predicted to move along at a fast clip, limiting the amount of disruptions that it may cause as it moves from west to east.

What to Expect for a Few Key Cities

Washington, D.C. is forecast to see the rain wrap up by the middle of the week. Tuesday will see another day of occasional rain showers. Wednesday will remain cloudy but with less moisture. Thursday will dawn with more clouds, however, the sun is predicted to come out in the latter part of the day. Temperatures will climb from the upper 60s on Tuesday for a high up into the upper 70s by the end of the week and through the weekend. Sunday is looking like it will be the sunniest and warmest day over the next week after the second cool front moves through the region.

Conditions will begin to improve in Pittsburgh on Thursday as the clouds depart the Steel City. Thursday's high is forecast to hit the upper 70s with the low 80s expected on Friday. The temperatures will take a slight dip again on Saturday as the cool front tracks into the metro area. Other than a chance of a random rain shower on Tuesday and Wednesday, it will be dry in Pittsburgh until the start of the next work week.