 Before I get into it, a word of thanks to the folks at NWS Gray for hosting me for a few hours on Wednesday. I am sincerely grateful for my partnership with NOAA on the local, regional, and national level. This is one of the key reasons why PTW is so successful. Without that partnership, I am not doing this. In order for PTW to have credibility and integrity, that relationship is critically important. Thanks to your readership and financial support, I am able to deliver a unique product that makes a difference when it matters most because of relationships like this. THURSDAY: Outside of some wispy high cirrus clouds around, expect a bluebird sky across the state. Northern areas get a bit more of the north/northeast breeze. The shorelines see the sea breeze pick up a bit in the afternoon. Overall, a light wind day is expected in most areas. Temperatures are on the cool side of average, with the dew points being in the 40s to low 50s. THURSDAY NIGHT: With the clear sky and calm wind, radiational cooling sets up with high pressure over the region. Protected valleys in the north and west could see temperatures dip into the upper 30s. The 40s will be the general low point, with temperatures around 50° for the shorelines to start Friday. FRIDAY: High pressure shifts to the east, allowing a more southerly flow to develop. The result is temperatures rising a few degrees in spots, with 70s for most locations and 60s for the shorelines. It's another sun-drenched day with a light breeze. SATURDAY: A long-wave cold front approaches from the west. Dew point temperatures rise as precipitable water values increase ahead of it. A rather juicy airmass takes shape and sets up the risk of locally heavy rainfall Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. A breeze from the south increases ahead of the front. For those camping out or heading for the bush to unplug, please be aware of the potential heavy rain threat and plan accordingly. There are question marks on timing to a certain degree. The main idea continues that scattered showers with a chance of rumble are possible for northern and western areas Saturday afternoon, with widespread activity forming statewide late in the afternoon into Saturday night, ending Sunday morning. Expect fine-tuning on timing. High temperatures range in the upper 60s north/mountains to the low 70s elsewhere. Low temperatures to start Sunday on the humid and warm side in the upper 50s to mid-60s. SUNDAY: Any shower activity lingering early on is expected to end in the morning. A trailing cold front may bring a shower over the mountains and north in the afternoon. High temperatures range from the 70s for most areas to around 80° over the southwest interior. Overnight lows fall back into the mid-50s to low 60s. LABOR DAY MONDAY: There is a risk of an isolated shower over the north with dry conditions elsewhere. A breezy northwest wind appears possible. High temperatures range in the 60s north and mountains with 70s south and east. EXTENDED OUTLOOK: High pressure appears to control the pattern into next week, limiting rainfall. Temperatures will be cool through Wednesday and warm heading into the weekend.  Your support of PTW is needed and appreciated for 2025 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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