Fall colors along Beaver Creek Road – pic taken by Arleen on 10/4/2024
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Saturday – 5 Oct 2024 – 3:15pm
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature Thursday was 79 and on Friday it was 78. The low this morning was 39. The cold spots dipped into the high 20s this morning.
The peak wind at Stevens Field on Thursday was 10mph and on Friday it was 20mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 68 | 80 / 1987 | 30 | 13 / 1908 |
Precipitation summary… There has been no recent measurable precip.
Forecast discussion…
There is nothing on radar in our area Saturday afternoon.
Forecast highlights…
*** Cold spots will drop below freezing each night. ***
*** Lots of sun, dry, and above average temps for the next 5-7 days. ***
*** A low-pressure system could move through the region the first part of next week. ***
Rest of Saturday through Friday… A blocking high pressure across the southwest US will give us lots of sun and temps 5-10 degrees above average.
Wednesday is the exception as a weak tough will try to move through. We’ll see few more clouds and a slight chance for a spotty afternoon shower or thunderstorm.
Winds… Afternoon peaks will be 10-15mph.
Temps… Saturday through Monday highs will be in the mid-70s to the low 80s and lows will be in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Tuesday through Friday highs will be in the low to high 70s and lows will be in the low 30s to low 40s.
The 8-14 day period… The blocking high will weaken and allow the storm track to move a little farther south. A weak low-pressure system could move through region the first part of next week. The forecast models are all over the place with timing and precip, so my forecast confidence is low at this point. Right now, the storm doesn’t look too impressive.
The next forecast post will be on Monday.
– Shawn
