Did you miss the sunshine on Monday and Tuesday? Outside of a few meager sunbreaks, skies remained overcast due to a strong infusion of marine air off the Pacific. This is our natural air conditioning, and I heard from many people that it was quite welcome.
But never fear, skies cleared quickly on Wednesday and as a result, afternoon temperatures burst into the low 80s. Today and Friday may see more of those marine clouds, but we shall have pleasant afternoons with daily highs in the mid- to upper 70s.
Saturday becomes interesting as another cold trough of low pressure advances inland. With help from a moist southwesterly flow of air we could even have another nocturnal thunderstorm. Some forecast models want to give us a quarter-inch of rain or more around the county. That would be welcome by most. Then again, we may receive less rain as these upper-level lows are fancy free and do what they may.
Regardless, pleasant weather and the best chance of a little rain in a long time is nearby. Forecast highs Saturday despite more clouds and chance of showers are expected to remain in the warm 70s. It will be humid, and you will feel the muggy conditions.
