Wednesday Evening Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had a cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. By this afternoon, we had well above average temperatures with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.

A weak cold front will move through the area tonight. This means cooler temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. It may be a bit breezy with winds from the west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday should be warm and windy with highs in the low to mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.

Another much stronger cold front is expected to move through the area Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the weekend. We may have just enough moisture for some precipitation so there is a slight chance for rain. Highs on Saturday will be in the low to mid 40s under partly cloudy skies. It should also be windy on Saturday so it will feel even colder than it actually is.

Sunday looks pleasant, but it will start out cold with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. By the afternoon, highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s.

A third cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday into early Monday. This will reinforce the cold air that is already in place. We have a slight chance of precipitation for Christmas Eve. A slight chance means less than 20%. Temperatures will start in the low 30s that morning before warming up to the mid 40s by the afternoon.

Christmas Day looks a bit chilly with lows in the low 30s and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Mostly sunny skies are expected during the day so you should be able to go out and enjoy any outdoor related gifts.

Have a terrific Thursday!