With Halloween now in our rear-view mirror we are moving into more “fall-like” conditions. Over the last week we’ve had below-normal temperatures, but very pleasant conditions overall. Temperatures have stayed between the mid 50s and mid 60s for the highs, while lows have stayed between the 30s and 40s.
Over the next week we will see another chance or two of rain, with below normal temperatures draped over most of the area. Thursday we are expecting a cold front to come through and bring cold temperatures to the region for the next week or so. Friday morning could be bitter cold with highs only expected to get into the mid 40s. Fortunately for us the temperatures are expected to rise until late Sunday. Monday we could see some rain showers that will need to be monitored carefully as the cold air pours in again Monday evening. After the front passes, we will see high pressure build back in, bringing more cold air with it for the foreseeable future.
Thursday through Saturday
Early Friday morning temperatures are expected to drop to close to 30 due to the cold front bringing arctic air to the region. Wind chills Friday morning could be as low as 20 – the coldest air of the fall to this point! Even though Friday will be sunny it will unfortunately be very chilly due to a northerly wind component sustained at around 10 mph, and temperatures only expected to reach the mid 40s. Make sure you bundle up if you are attending a sporting event Friday evening! Saturday morning will again be very cold with lows expected to be around 30 once again, with wind chills in the mid 20s. Good news though is that the wind should start to shift towards more of a southerly component, bringing highs for Saturday to the mid 50s.
Sunday through Tuesday
Monday evening temperatures are expected to sharply drop until Tuesday morning where lows could get all the way down to the low 20s! A hard freeze is likely and it may get cold enough to drip faucets Monday night. Tuesday should be cold and mostly sunny with a high only around 40 – more typical of the dead of winter than November! Tuesday evening temperatures should drop sharply again as we move into Wednesday. Wednesday morning lows will again be in the mid 20s due to the cold air over the region. The cold temperatures are expected to stay with us per the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) latest outlook (more details below).
The expected surface map Tuesday morning shows a strong dome of high pressure centered over southeastern Nebraska, influencing our area, bringing cold air. (WPC) |
Peeking into Week 2
Temperature departure outlook (relative to normal) for November 14-20 indicates that much of U.S east of the Rockies will be cooler than normal. (CPC) |
Max Magness
MWN Meteorologist Intern
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