Rain on the Horizon

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

A blocking ridge of high pressure rules the weather stage through the rest of this week. But once the high breaks down and drifts to the east this weekend, it allows for an area of low pressure to set up shop and bring us a chance for rain from the southwest.

The pattern itself is pretty similar to what happened this time last week when the high departed and the moisture came out of the southwest, putting us in an ice storm. This time, however, cold air isn't in the equation.

It's still too early to forecast rainfall amounts and percentages. I've put a 20% chance in for late Sunday and a 30% chance for Monday, so we are still about a week away. As the days go by, hopefully I can increase those percentages.

Drought continues through Saturday, wildfire danger remains high, especially when the winds increase Thursday and remain gusty through Saturday. Most counties in our area are under Burn Bans.

Monday Night: Clear and cold, 29.
Tuesday: Sunny and mild, high 64 with a weak front shifting winds to the north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Clear and 32.
Wednesday: Sunny and 62.
Thursday: Sunny and windy, 68.
Friday: Partly cloudy and windy, 73.
Saturday: Partly cloudy and windy, 73.
Sunday: Becoming mostly cloudy, 20% chance for late day showers, high 65.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, 30% chance for thunderstorms, high around 60.