Late winter to offer a taste of summer

Put away the heavy coats, gloves and boots — at least for the next few days.

The Pittsburgh region figures to shatter a 127-year-old record high temperature on Tuesday.

Chris Leonardi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, said the high is expected to be 76 degrees. The previous record high for Feb. 20 was 68 degrees, set in 1891.

A ridge of high pressure has settled over the area, pushing warm air up from the South, Mr. Leonardi said.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 60s Wednesday, with rain expected by midday, he said. After a high temperature in the 40s on Thursday, temperatures are expected to rebound to near 60 on Friday and Saturday.

Amid that relatively good weather news, Monday’s rain of up to a half-inch caused some difficulties.

The state Department of Transportation closed one lane of northbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) because of a mudslide that occurred about 1,000 feet before the intersection with the McKees Rocks Bridge. That section of the roadway was closed for several hours Friday while crews cleaned up.

Motorists should use caution when driving through the area, PennDOT said.

In the city, William Street on Mount Washington and Gershon Street between Luella Street and Sunset Avenue in Spring Hill will remain closed to through traffic until further notice because of landslides, the city said.

Meanwhile, the Monongahela Wharf will be closed to parking at least through Friday. The city Parking Authority advises drivers who usually park at the wharf to use the First Avenue garage and Second Avenue Parking Plaza.