We have a variety of sky conditions in the forecast this week. With calm winds and long night hours existing, fog is a major concern. Then after it clears, we may have clouds rolling by at times and most importantly, we will see some sunshine as well. How long any fog will persist is anyone’s guess as that determines the amount of sunshine.
As we chatted the other day we are still looking at colder conditions arriving this weekend with lowering snow levels. The flow of air will be coming down from the Canadian provinces so moisture will be limited, at least at first. Next week may be a whole new scenario. East winds will be back with us and assist in dragging some of that cold Canadian air that will settle in over Eastern Washington.
Yep, winter returns so be prepared for our overnight lows dropping from the 30s well down in the 20s here in the main urban areas but perhaps upper teens next week in the outlying areas. Highs may linger in the 30s. Our coldest temperatures since our last cold snap prior to Christmas.
I don’t see a major snowstorm developing this far out, no heavy rainstorms and no big windstorms. But the colder air will have its impact. The bulk of cold arctic air will slip down east of the Rockies as usual, but the air mass will be so huge and widespread that some of that modified arctic air will move westward toward us. Lucky, eh? Maybe not.
