Today will feature more breezy NW winds behind departing low pressure and as a result, we’ll enjoy another day of the classic upslope/downslope pattern. The mountains will see lots of clouds along with snow showers that will drop 1-3″ in the favored spots while the coast will see lots of sun along with milder temps in the low 40’s. The mountains will be limited to the upper 30’s by the clouds and snow showers. Outside of the upslope snows, no precip is expected as high pressure gradually builds in from the west.
Our next chance for region wide precip will arrive in the form of light snow on Monday.
Today will begin a several day long process of cooling off as cooler air moves into the region from the north-west. As with any WNW flow regime, the usual upslope/downslope rules will apply and the mountains will see cooler temps along with clouds and snow showers while the coast will enjoy milder temps along with bright sunshine. Highs in the mountains will top out in the mid to upper 30’s while highs along the coast are likely to be closer to 45. WNW breezes will be gusty but not overly disruptive with gusts to 20 mph expected.
Today will feature mainly cloudy skies along with morning rain and mountain snow. Morning precip is already winding down across southern and western areas and will wind down for everyone by lunchtime leaving just a few mountain upslope flurries. Highs will be mild for most with highs a few degrees on either side of 50 for everyone SE of the mountains. Highs in the mountains will quickly drop off into the 30’s as cold air attempts to fight its way south. Mainly cloudy skies are expected today but some sunny breaks are possible in SW areas this afternoon.
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