As high pressure shifts eastward and a storm system forms to the north and west, southerly winds start to strengthen, ushering in a significantly warmer trend for the region. This morning, we will experience a brisk start with temperatures close to freezing and gusty winds reaching up to 25 mph.
Chilly conditions will persist in the upper teens and lower 20s during the morning hours, but are expected to ease by lunchtime. The breeze will persist as temperatures climb past 50° by 12:30 this afternoon, with highs anticipated to range from 51° to 55°. Thanks to elevated pressure and a more consistent weather pattern in the region, we expect predominantly clear skies throughout the day.
The dominant high pressure will persist as it shifts eastward, while the storm system situated to the north and west is set to weaken. The region will experience overnight effects tonight, bringing cloud cover, though there will be no chances of precipitation.
A surge of cold air from Canada is set to follow this front, a development we alerted you to several days prior. Morning low temperatures are expected to be between 15° and 19°, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph until 10 a.m. The feel-like temperatures are increasingly likely to drop into the single digits, with some local areas possibly experiencing feel-like temperatures below zero.
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Afternoon conditions will feature predominantly clear skies, with temperatures reaching near the freezing mark. Fortunately, the strong wind gusts are expected to subside by morning. Only the wind will remain for the remainder of the day. Even so, our air temperatures will still give the impression of being in the 20s.
This weekend, we can expect a continuation of high pressure, resulting in calmer winds and plenty of sunshine to warm up the outlook. Temperatures are anticipated to reach the upper 30s on Saturday afternoon, rising to the mid-40s by Sunday.
As we approach the holiday week, various storm patterns are anticipated, yet the overall likelihood of rain appears to be diminishing according to our forecast data. Isolated rain development continues to show potential, with a 20% chance of rain extending through Monday, Tuesday, and even into Christmas Day on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to remain significantly higher than usual, ranging from 47° to 52°.
