Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start to summer, but this year\u2019s weather had other plans.<\/p>\n
Rain put a damper on outdoor plans across the Pittsburgh area Sunday, forcing at least one local pool to close early.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou hope to see warmth on Memorial Day, but we didn\u2019t get lucky this year,\u201d said Ryan Lane, one of about 60 lifeguards working at the Dormont Pool.<\/p>\n
Lane said the pool was set to open Saturday instead of Sunday, but it didn\u2019t because temperatures were simply too cold.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t say it was cold today, but (Saturday) we didn\u2019t even open because it was so cold,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lifeguards at the Dormont Pool told Channel 11 they saw about 50 people Sunday before wet weather moved in and people started leaving, forcing the pool to close early.<\/p>\n
The gloomy conditions also left Pittsburgh\u2019s spray parks mostly empty and kept many people indoors rather than out enjoying the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n
This comes as Pittsburgh closes in on what could become its wettest Memorial Day weekend since 2000.<\/p>\n
\u201cUsually, Memorial Day is pretty packed. It\u2019s supposed to be kind of nice,\u201d one person told Channel 11.<\/p>\n
Forecasters say conditions should improve slightly Monday, which has some business owners hopeful for a better turnout. <\/p>\n
Even if pool plans stay off the table, die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fans are still expected to pack PNC Park regardless of the weather.<\/p>\n
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