Feeling the heat: Pittsburgh experienced its 13th driest period ever recorded this month

By Courtney Nealon and Emma Wu • September 30, 2025

Western Pennsylvania experienced its 13th driest period on record this September. Despite last week’s heavy rainfall, persistent warm climates are following trends from previous years and affecting local communities and wildlife alike.

A Good Hill to Die On // Summer … not so fast

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

In this edition of “A Good Hill to Die On,” I dive deep into whether this weather is really the end to a chilly winter

Pittsburgh sees warmest year on record, abnormal weather conditions

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

2024 was the warmest year on record worldwide, and that’s no different in Pittsburgh. Beyond record-high average temperatures, Pittsburgh saw exceptional precipitation and catastrophic flooding early in the year, drought conditions in the latter half and the most tornadoes on record in 2024.

Warmer atmospheric conditions contribute to increased tornadoes in Pittsburgh area

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

Since the start of May, nine tornadoes have occurred in the Pittsburgh region alone, the highest number recorded since 1985. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and wind conditions, among other factors, have likely caused the uptick in tornado occurrences in the region.

Warm weather, sunlight impacting how students prep for finals

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

As Pitt students prepare themselves for the last stretch of exams, the surrounding weather can influence how students work, feel and react to a time filled with studying, stress and test-taking.

SGB urges Pitt to cancel classes

By Maureen Hartwell, For The Pitt News • January 30, 2019

“The coming weather is going to impede staff, faculty, and even administrators from safely coming to campus,” the email to University officials said.

Poetry: January 23-24

By Alexis Buncich | For The Pitt News • January 26, 2018

In spring, we walk to class in miniskirts; we’ve got our books in hand. Everything seems swell outside, the weather at our command. Runners jogging in the park, the warmth remains when it turns...