This Christmas morning is dawning with clear skies, along with temperatures still running a shade above average for this time of year. My low temp here in the upper part of town has been 46.9F (8.1C). 'Tis the season for cooler air pooling further downhill in the valleys -- I have a report of 43F (6.1C) not far from Norbulingka.
Although our atmosphere has been shaken up a bit during the last couple of days, we're still dealing with relatively pleasant Christmas-time weather conditions. Yesterday's (Mon) high temp of 57.0F (13.9C) here in upper McLeod is still warmer than we would expect, and with a good amount of sunshine both today and Wednesday, we should remain in that above normal category. A generally quiet upper-level pattern and lack of deep moisture will rule out any rain and/or snowfall in our area as well, although fog development (especially below McLeod) is a possibility.
There will be a new weather system approaching by late Thursday that is worth keeping a close eye on. Although none of the computer model data points to a very significant rain/snow maker at this point, this system will consist of very cold air aloft, and is expected to move very very slowly. That means we could be dealing with an extended period of unsettled weather lasting all the way through the coming weekend. If you have travel/outdoor plans, you'll want to stay on top of the latest developments...
Wishing you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Although our atmosphere has been shaken up a bit during the last couple of days, we're still dealing with relatively pleasant Christmas-time weather conditions. Yesterday's (Mon) high temp of 57.0F (13.9C) here in upper McLeod is still warmer than we would expect, and with a good amount of sunshine both today and Wednesday, we should remain in that above normal category. A generally quiet upper-level pattern and lack of deep moisture will rule out any rain and/or snowfall in our area as well, although fog development (especially below McLeod) is a possibility.
There will be a new weather system approaching by late Thursday that is worth keeping a close eye on. Although none of the computer model data points to a very significant rain/snow maker at this point, this system will consist of very cold air aloft, and is expected to move very very slowly. That means we could be dealing with an extended period of unsettled weather lasting all the way through the coming weekend. If you have travel/outdoor plans, you'll want to stay on top of the latest developments...
Wishing you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
CHRISTMAS DAY:
sunshine and perhaps a few clouds developing. remaining unseasonably mild.
high: 13C (56F)
TUESDAY NIGHT:
a period of fog possible, otherwise mostly clear skies.
low: 7C (45F)
WEDNESDAY:
sunny to partly cloudy.
high: 13C (56F)
THURSDAY:
sun giving way to thickening clouds. chance of a rain shower or two by late PM.
morning low: 9C (48F)
daytime high: 13C (56F)
FRIDAY:
partly to mostly cloudy skies. a bit cooler, with a chance of a couple of showers.
morning low: 7C (45F)
daytime high: 11C (52F)
SATURDAY:
mostly cloudy and cooler. a couple of showers in the area.
morning low: 6C (42F)
daytime high: 10C (50F)
