Friday, October 10, 2008

Foggy, Then Much Warmer

The country's weather pattern is changing quickly this morning as a trough is deepening over the Western U.S. and a ridge is building over the eastern half of the country. This pattern will continue through the weekend and means that it should be pleasant but warm.

Fog is present again this morning with leftover moisture and cool temperatures. Compared to yesterday, we don't have a stratus deck above the fog so this should dissipate rather quickly this morning with full sunshine by 9 a.m. I'm not buying the mid 80s the MOS guidance is suggesting because 850 mb temperatures don't support temperatures that warm. Lower 80s seem a bit more reasonable. Moisture will also be in the increase this evening and will likely keep Saturday morning temperatures near 60. If you're headed to the Vanderbilt game tomorrow, look for sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 80s. Our next chance of rain appears to be possible by the middle of next week.

I'll have a post later this morning looking at severe weather potential out west, snow in the northwest, and the tropics down south. Gotta love transition seasons!

2 comments:

Ryan Aylward said...

I like that you said the Vanderbilt game...not the MSU football game. I really thought the Bulldogs would be better this year.

Justyn Jackson said...

They never should have played at LA Tech the first game of the season!