Rivers around western Pennsylvania are experiencing a slow and steady melt, keeping water levels below flood stages as the region thaws. Current river forecasts show subtle rises, but no sites are approaching the action stage at this point.The Ohio River at Pittsburgh is expected to hold steady around 17 feet through the start of the weekend. Action stage, which causes flooding at the Mon Wharf, is at 18 feet.The Monongahela River at Charleroi is showing a more significant rise. The water level at the lock and dam is currently around 10.5 feet. Additional runoff from melted snow and upcoming heavy rain is forecast to push the level to shy of action stage by the start of the weekend.Area rivers are showing more open water. Ice jamming may develop with freezing temperatures returning over the weekend. The National Weather Service is particularly monitoring the Allegheny River and its tributaries.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

Rivers around western Pennsylvania are experiencing a slow and steady melt, keeping water levels below flood stages as the region thaws. Current river forecasts show subtle rises, but no sites are approaching the action stage at this point.

The Ohio River at Pittsburgh is expected to hold steady around 17 feet through the start of the weekend. Action stage, which causes flooding at the Mon Wharf, is at 18 feet.

The Monongahela River at Charleroi is showing a more significant rise. The water level at the lock and dam is currently around 10.5 feet. Additional runoff from melted snow and upcoming heavy rain is forecast to push the level to shy of action stage by the start of the weekend.

Area rivers are showing more open water. Ice jamming may develop with freezing temperatures returning over the weekend. The National Weather Service is particularly monitoring the Allegheny River and its tributaries.

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