Warm Now, Cold Later

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off chilly across most of the area this morning with temperatures mainly in the 30s. A few locations only made it down into the low 40s. Everyone will be warm this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. Breezy conditions continue with winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Warm and windy conditions are expected Wednesday and Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch is already in effect for most of the viewing area for tomorrow afternoon. Please continue to follow all the necessary precautions in order to prevent fires. The elevated fire danger will be with us most of the week.

The arctic cold front that we have been talking about for a few days now looks to move through the area Thursday night. Right now, it looks like highs won't make it out of the 30s on Friday and Saturday. There may be just enough moisture that we may see some rain and even a little wintry mix during that time period. Amounts, if any, look to be light at this point. Keep in mind that we're still 3 to 4 days away from this event. In order for us to see any frozen precipitation, a lot of variables have to play out just right. We'll continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated throughout the week.

Have A Happy Valentine's Day!