· Post Mortem on rainfall about ¾ of an inch at Newport to many localized amounts of over two inches, with most of the region having seen about 1 to 2”

· Unsettled most of the week, and progressively colder mid to end of week. In fact, ridiculously chilly air circulates around large upper level gyre between Montreal and James Bay Canada.

· Cooler air comes in incremental sweeps but warmest Monday and Tuesday near 75 degrees.

· Large scale weather pattern stalls with high latitude blocking and many small cut off lows across eastern Canada our main influence brushing warmth and humidity well to our south.

TODAY: Partly sunny. A few afternoon mountain sprinkles possible. A high around 75. Southwest breeze 10 to 15 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear this evening becoming partly cloudy overnight. A low in the mid 50s. Light south winds. (5)

TUESDAY: Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered showers with a chance for a few afternoon thunderstorms. A high near 75. Southwest breeze 10 mph. (4)

Looking further ahead…

TUESDAY NIGHT: Becoming mostly clear. A low 50 to 55. (3)

WEDNESDAY: Mixed clouds and intervals of sun with scattered showers.Blustery at times.A high in the low 60s.(2)

THURSDAY: Cloudy unsettled and very chilly for this time of year. A chance for lingering showers near the mountains. A low 40 to 45. A high in the low 50s.

(2)

FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. A low 40 to 45. A high in the mid 50s. (2)

Average lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Normal highs 70 to 75.

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-6

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