After the weak weather system Monday exited our region, colder air aloft arrived, and this morning’s low was forecast to be near freezing in some areas. Tonight, it will be chilly again and then rain settles in on Wednesday at the same time colder air from Canada decides to move southward.
Oh no, could it be? What I can tell you is if that modified Arctic air slides well east of us, it most likely will trigger those pesky east winds and keep our highs in the low to mid-40s and lows in wind sheltered areas freezing. More precipitation is on tap for Thursday and Friday, ending Saturday.
Right now, snow levels should remain in our foothills but don’t be surprised to see perhaps some wet snow falling at any time here in the lowlands. At least watch for the splat test on your car windshield. By Sunday we will rise back to seasonal temperatures and more rain. Freezing levels will inch back up to the upper ski areas.
The precipitation that arrives here the rest of the week will be from a tropical origin so warm air aloft. However if — and it is a big if — enough cold air from the Gorge flows in, well, who knows. I don’t expect anything to interrupt anyone’s business, maybe conversational snow if we are lucky.
