Monday, October 31, 2011

afternoon clouds... (am.31.oct.11)>

the sky is totally clear at sunrise... as it has been during the vast majority of mornings during the past several weeks.  i've recorded an overnight low of 53.2F (11.8C), which is actually the coolest of the month at my location.  humidity is rather high this morning, at 71%.

the higher humidity here at the surface, combined with a few very weak disturbances aloft is what has fed into the cloud development over the mountains during the afternoons recently.  i see no reason why today should be an exception, so the morning sunshine will likely yield to clouds again by noon or shortly thereafter.  rain chances remain extremely slim, but still don't be surprised if there are a few sprinkles or a brief light shower one or two afternoons during the coming week.

the general weather pattern will remain the same as we say hello to november... a rather strong west-to-east flow aloft, with no surface features to speak of.  our gradual turn to cooler temps, which is of course normal this time of year, will continue on...

MONDAY: lots of morning sun, but becoming partly to mostly cloudy during the afternoon.  a brief, light shower??
high: 17C (63F)

MONDAY NIGHT: clearing skies at sunset.  fair overnight.
low: 12C (53F)

TUESDAY: sunshine in the AM, some clouds PM.
high: 17C (63F)

WEDNESDAY: a mix of sun and clouds with just a slight chance of a PM shower.
morning low: 12C (54F)
daytime high: 17C (63F)

THURSDAY: partly cloudy and seasonably cool.
morning low: 12C (53F)
daytime high: 18C (64F)

FRIDAY: partly to mostly cloudy with a little better chance of some showers in the area.
morning low: 12C (53F)
daytime high: 17C (62F)