It might feel like Pittsburgh hasn't seen too much precipitation to start out 2024, however, that's far from the truth.
Despite a long dry stretch from the end of January to February, the area is an inch and a half above the yearly average.
Since the beginning of the year, Pittsburgh has 7.5 inches of precipitation.
Meteorologist Tim Cermack from the National Weather Service tells KDKA Radio those numbers should continue to stay high come spring:
“The latest outlook for the spring season, which is March, April, May, has the Pittsburgh area having a better chance of seeing above normal precipitation and warmer than normal temperatures,” said Cermack. “For the next three to four months, the outlook looks warm and possibly rainier than normal.”
The 1.82 inches of precipitation received in Pittsburgh on January 8 and 9, is what put the number over the mark right off the bat.
Temperatures on Monday could break the record of 74.
Warmer temperatures will continue through the week with temperatures forecast in the mid-40s early next week.