A relatively quiet week of weather will continue into Wednesday, as a high pressure system hangs on over the forecast area. Some high clouds built into the area overnight, but have since dissipated. The high pressure will be slowly shifting away from the region, but will suffice to keep our area sunny and dry for the middle day of the week today. An approaching storm system from the southwest will bring increasing clouds by later Wednesday into Thursday, and and the likelihood of showers Thursday into Thursday night. However, before then, Wednesday looks to be pleasant, with a good deal of sun and temperatures rising into the mid to upper 40's. Winds should continue to be relatively calm, not offering much disruption. Essentially, another average day temperature wise for this time of year. Thursday looks to be warmer -- but the presence of showers and rain will keep it rather damp and dreary despite temperatures into the 50's. Looking ahead, the good news is that Friday looks to clear out for another fair-weather weekend. Pictured right: NAM model depicting high pressure hanging onto control of the weather through Wednesday afternoon.


Today (Wednesday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Increasing clouds late. East winds around 5 miles per hour.


Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a chance of showers. Low near 42. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than 0.10" possible.

Thursday: Cloudy, with showers likely. High near 56. South winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of 0.10" to 0.25" possible.

Article written by JH. Published December 14th, 2011 at 1:32am. Looking for a forecast? Use our new Forecast Beta tool to see the latest forecast in your specific area for the remainder of the week, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. Also, check out our new Forecast Overview tab. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.