Roller Coaster Ride Of Temperatures This Week

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

After seasonal temperatures yesterday, we returned to chilly conditions today. We began the morning with an overcast sky and temperatures in the upper 20s. By this afternoon we had plenty of sunshine, but highs only made it into the upper 30s to mid 40s.

Tonight looks to be the coldest night of the season so far. As I write this, temperatures are already at or below freezing across the area. High pressure should settle in bringing us optimal radiational cooling conditions. Lows should be in the upper teens to low 20s. Be sure to protect your pets, plants, and pipes.

Temperatures are expected to return to and above seasonal averages over the next couple of days. We should see plenty of sun tomorrow and a few clouds on Tuesday. Highs will be in the low 50s on Monday and the low 60s on Tuesday.

A cold front will likely move through the area on Wednesday bringing us cooler conditions for the second half of the work week. Highs should reach the upper 50s on Wednesday and the low 50s on Thursday and Friday. There is a slight chance for rain Wednesday night and Thursday with the best shot at precipitaiton being in the southern communities.

Next weekend looks pleasant with dry conditions and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Have a magnificent Monday!