Thursday, February 16, 2012

cloud-sun challenge... (am.16.feb.12)>

skies are partly cloudy before sunrise this morning.  i've recorded a low temp of 41.2F (5.1C), and there has been no precipitation overnight.

our weather pattern remains unsettled, with wave after wave of weak upper-level disturbances drifting through the western himalayan region.  we have another one of those in the area today, but i don't think it will do much more than prevent the sun from totally banishing the clouds, along with giving us at least a mentionable chance of a passing  rain shower at some point.  tomorrow (friday) still looks like the nicest day of the week, in advance of yet another weak storm system which is poised to affect us over the weekend into early next week with an increasing chance of occasional rain showers once again.

temperatures will remain on the "cool" side of normal today... but milder air is going to be gradually nosing its way in as we approach the weekend.  despite the clouds and rain potential, i think it will feel a lot more comfortable than it has for the past several days...

by the way... i've updated the SPRING/SUMMER OUTLOOK.  click the tab at the top of the page to check it out.

THURSDAY:  a mix of clouds and some sun.  a couple of brief, passing showers are possible.
high: 9C (49F)

THURSDAY NIGHT: maybe a brief evening shower, then partly cloudy.
low: 6C (42F)

FRIDAY: sunshine and a few clouds.  more comfortable.
high: 11C (52F)

SATURDAY: partly cloudy and rather mild, with a risk of a PM shower.
morning low: 7C (44F)
daytime high: 12C (54F)

SUNDAY: partly to mostly cloudy with a few rain showers possible.
morning low: 9C (48F)
daytime high: 13C (55F)

MONDAY: mostly cloudy, breezy and mild, with a good chance of occasional rain showers.
morning low: 10C (50F)
daytime high: 13C (55F)