today was the first day since last thursday (15 july) without measurable precipitation. there were a few sprinkles during the early afternoon hours, after some morning sunshine which quickly gave way to murky clouds and fog. the high temp at the weathergeek office was 22c/71.5f, which occurred around noon.
even if you're a rain lover, i think you'd have to admit that it was nice to get a break in the action today. although we obviously still have plenty of moisture near the surface, the mid- and upper levels of the atmosphere have dried out and warmed up a bit... which has created some stability, and squashed the rain potential. these conditions will continue tomorrow... with only a small chance of a thundershower popping up in the afternoon hours. BUT>> monsoon conditions will be back in force starting again on sunday, and especially by monday and tuesday. it's likely that we'll receive another 5-6" (12-15cm) of rain during the first half of next week. in the meantime, relish the short reprieve...
FRIDAY NIGHT: periods of fog, otherwise partly cloudy and pleasant.
low: 18C (64F)
SATURDAY: a bit of sunshine likely in the morning... then increasing clouds and fog with a chance of a brief afternoon thundershower. warmer.
high: 24C (75F)
SUNDAY: partly cloudy early AM, then mostly cloudy and foggy with a good chance of some thundershowers developing.
high: 23C (73F)
MONDAY: cloudy and foggy with rain likely, along with a chance of thunder.
high: 21C (70F)
TUESDAY: lots of clouds and fog, with periods of rain.
high: 21C (69F)
WEDNESDAY: mostly cloudy and foggy... more rain likely. rather cool.
high: 20C (68F)
