 A sharp cold front is expected to pass through the region on Friday. The main concern for the entire region will be the wind. With much of the state in moderate or abnormally dry drought conditions, a stiff breeze is not what you want to see with the tree debris around this time of year. The wildfire risk is expected to be elevated through Saturday before the speeds diminish late in the day. With the wind advisory, falling branches bring the risk of power outages, which is a bit concerning as ambient temperatures drop everywhere in the teens and 20s by Saturday morning. With the passage of the cold front, showers and a chance rumble of thunder are possible. The north and mountains have the better chance for it, but a few showers may make it to the coastline later in the day. Rainfall totals are expected to be light and in potluck variety for most away from the western Quebec border region and will do little to diminish the wildfire threat. After the passage of the frontal boundary, snow showers are likely in the mountains as the air column clears out and may bring an inch or two of accumulation to the high peaks. The actual temperatures for the day range from the mid-40s north to the low 60s south and will fall into the 20s and 30s by Saturday morning. Saturday’s high temperatures range from the mid-30s north to around 50° south, with wind chill values in the 20s to the 40s. OUTLOOK: Sunday is expected to be a dry, quiet day, with warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Showers are on the way for Monday. As mentioned yesterday, guidance brings assorted ideas on rainfall from very little to ¼-½” with ensemble ideas. One key piece of energy has yet to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest to get a better read on how this will play out. Expect another breezy day on Tuesday. The next chance for rain appears next weekend… keep your fingers crossed that we get meaningful rain out of it.   Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
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