Thursday, February 5, 2009

Sunny, Warming Begins

I never would have guessed yesterday morning would have been colder than this morning, but that's certainly what's happened. With clear skies and calm winds, the temperature only managed to drop to 19 this morning. The highly amplified trough that dominated our weather yesterday will relinquish its grip some today as it pushes off to the east. Warm air advection will commence aloft, but we're still going to be chilly today since the temperature is starting so low. Skies will be sunny again today and we should top out around 48 this afternoon.

Winds will switch around to a southerly direction today and will increase our moisture. Therefore, tonight's temperature should be much warmer than the previous two mornings even with clear skies and light winds. I'll forecast a low of 29 tomorrow morning. A ridge builds over us tomorrow and will lead to an extended period of warmth for several days with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s!

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