ARCTIC AIR ARRIVES TUESDAY
A strong area of arctic high pressure continues to push into the Rockies, and it’s intense enough to squeeze colder air into our area from afar. Clouds thicken through the evening and the overnight as the brunt of the cold air moves into the region. Overnight low temperatures fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s with light winds. Tuesday, expect plenty of clouds to start, but they fade slowly from north to south through the afternoon. This means counties along the state border hold onto clouds the longest. Afternoon high temperatures are in the middle 30s, seasonably cold for this time of year.
COLD BLAST BEGINS 2015
High pressure settles the frigid air mass over the region by Wednesday (New Year’s Eve). Highs are near the freezing mark, with many areas stuck in the upper 20s. Overnight temperatures on New Year’s Eve are in the frigid lower 20s, with some spots falling into the teens. On New Year’s Day, we’re still quite cold, with highs climbing into the middle 30s. Friday is dry with building clouds and a late shower possible. High temperatures are seasonable, in the middle to upper 30s.
UNSETTLED WEEKEND
Into the weekend, our next storm system slowly approaches. Clouds build Saturday, with a late day shower possible. Overnight Saturday into Sunday, the system brings the chance for showers, perhaps starting as a wintry mix through the night and the early morning on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to run above seasonable averages in the 40s after a chilly start. Another cold burst of air looks to settle into the region again early next week.
Have a great night!
-Andrea Michaels