Weather Eye: One trough of low pressure moves on, another is on horizon

It seems like June is blazing away time-wise. Almost half the month is gone. Weather is also on a fast track. Just as soon as we get rid of one cold trough of low pressure, another is on the horizon.

We are between systems, so enjoy a dry day with lots of sunshine and good north-to-northwest winds. A broad trough of cold, moist air will settle in Monday, lasting all week.

Various small disturbances embedded in the flow off the ocean will bring lots of clouds and showers, but we will have some dry periods.

When the coldest air aloft moved over us Friday afternoon, we sure had some active weather. Lots of thunder, and local downpours overfilled gutters and downspouts — the rain we really needed, as things were beginning to dry out. On the bright side, it saved many of us watering the lawn or garden Saturday.