Sunny But Cold

It's a bitter start to the day so far as winds remained lighter than expected overnight and allowed the temperature to drop to 18. Today's weather will be summed up as one of my least favorite weather days of the year -- sunny and cold. Despite abundant sunshine, strong cold air advection behind yesterday's frontal passage will dictate the high temperature today. I think we'll top out near 38 later this afternoon. To add insult to injury, winds will remain gusty at times today. Granted, winds should be much weaker than yesterday, but wind gusts could exceed 15 mph, making the temperature feel even colder. An ideal radiational cooling setup will be in place tonight for temperatures to plummet. Light winds, clear skies, and dry air will likely allow the temperature to drop to 16 overnight. I wouldn't be surprised if rural, low lying areas are a degree or two lower than that. Needless to say, make sure you bundle up today on your way to work or school!