Mild and Breezy Thursday, Snow and Rain on Friday A welcome stretch of mild weather is expected to continue through the day on Thursday, with plenty of sunshine and a gentle breeze making for a pleasant afternoon. Highs are expected to reach into the mid-50s, which is about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. As we head into Friday, however, the weather pattern takes a dramatic turn. A low-pressure system moving out of the west will bring a chance of snow and rain to the region. The snowfall will be limited mostly to higher elevations, with amounts ranging from an inch or two in the foothills to possibly 3-5 inches in the mountains. Rain will be more widespread across the lower elevations, with totals ranging from a quarter-inch to half-an-inch possible. The rain could lead to some localized flooding issues, especially in areas with poor drainage. Meanwhile, the snow will make for tricky travel conditions on Friday morning, particularly on higher elevation roads and highways. Despite the change in weather, temperatures on Friday are expected to remain relatively mild, with highs only dipping into the mid-40s. The cold air aloft will keep things chilly, however, so it'll be a good idea to bundle up if you're planning on venturing outside. Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather pattern is expected to stabilize and dry out, making for a pleasant Saturday and Sunday with plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures.#mountains #snow #rain #weather #thursday #friday #foothills #lower_elevations #highways
Unsettled weather continues, but milder temperatures take hold A lingering pattern of unsettled weather has continued to affect the region over the past few days, bringing a mix of rain and clouds to the area. However, as we look ahead to the coming week, it appears that milder temperatures will start to take hold. Currently, a low-pressure system is parked just off the coast, causing the air to remain unstable and leading to frequent showers and thunderstorms. As this system slowly moves inland, it's expected to bring an increase in rain and cloud cover through the end of the week. But as we get into the weekend and beyond, high pressure will start to build back in, bringing a return to more seasonal temperatures. In fact, by Sunday and Monday, daytime highs are expected to climb back up into the mid-60s to low 70s, which is closer to normal for this time of year. This shift towards milder air is welcome news for many, especially those who have been dealing with cooler-than-normal conditions over the past few weeks. And while it's not going to be a dramatic flip-flop into warmth, it will certainly be a nice change of pace from the chilly weather we've seen lately. Looking ahead to the seven-day forecast, here's what you can expect: * Today: A mix of sun and clouds with a high near 58. * Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 50. * Thursday: Partly sunny with a high near 62. * Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high near 65. * Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 68. * Sunday: Partly sunny with a high near 72. * Monday: Sunny skies with a high near 74. It's worth noting that while this milder air is expected to bring some relief from the cooler temperatures, it's not going to le...#Sunday #weekend #Monday #temperature #low_pressure_system #weather #high_pressure #coast #seven_day_forecast
