Conditions have remained mostly sunny across the Valley, although with our next system on approach, clouds will gradually increase this afternoon and it will become cloudy by evening. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 40s, rain will develop toward the end of the evening rush.IMPACT TONIGHT:Rain will be moderate to heavy at times overnight. 0.50″ to 1″ of rain is expected through 9 a.m. Friday. In addition, strong wind gusts are likely. Expect sustained southerly winds 15-25 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. Make sure Christmas decorations are secure, and watch for ponding water on the roads, some flooding in low-lying areas, and downed tree limbs. Isolated power outages are also possible.Temperatures may spike to the 50s overnight, especially in southern counties. After a cold front passes around sunrise Friday, temperatures will fall from the mid-40s to the upper 30s by afternoon. Passing rain/snow showers are possible behind the front with little to no accumulation. Winds will still be strong, gusting to 45 mph from the west-northwest. The sky will clear late.Saturday will be brisk to start, then building high pressure will ease the wind by afternoon. Highs will be seasonable near 40 degrees.Milder highs in the mid-40s return Sunday and winds increase late, as a dry cold front passes.Monday will feature cooler highs in the mid-30s, then scattered rain showers are in store Tuesday, with temperatures close to 40 degrees. Christmas Eve looks dry and quiet.Another system will bring showers on Christmas Day into Friday. Precipitation should mainly fall as rain, as temperatures hover in the low 40s. We’ll keep you posted on any changes!Have a great Thursday!~ Ryan
Conditions have remained mostly sunny across the Valley, although with our next system on approach, clouds will gradually increase this afternoon and it will become cloudy by evening. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 40s, rain will develop toward the end of the evening rush.
IMPACT TONIGHT:
Rain will be moderate to heavy at times overnight. 0.50″ to 1″ of rain is expected through 9 a.m. Friday. In addition, strong wind gusts are likely. Expect sustained southerly winds 15-25 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. Make sure Christmas decorations are secure, and watch for ponding water on the roads, some flooding in low-lying areas, and downed tree limbs. Isolated power outages are also possible.
Temperatures may spike to the 50s overnight, especially in southern counties. After a cold front passes around sunrise Friday, temperatures will fall from the mid-40s to the upper 30s by afternoon. Passing rain/snow showers are possible behind the front with little to no accumulation. Winds will still be strong, gusting to 45 mph from the west-northwest. The sky will clear late.
Saturday will be brisk to start, then building high pressure will ease the wind by afternoon. Highs will be seasonable near 40 degrees.
Milder highs in the mid-40s return Sunday and winds increase late, as a dry cold front passes.
Monday will feature cooler highs in the mid-30s, then scattered rain showers are in store Tuesday, with temperatures close to 40 degrees. Christmas Eve looks dry and quiet.
Another system will bring showers on Christmas Day into Friday. Precipitation should mainly fall as rain, as temperatures hover in the low 40s. We’ll keep you posted on any changes!
Have a great Thursday!
~ Ryan