· Much of our region have received douse of much neede3d rain – now head into better conditions really the rest of the week.

· Temperatures moderate slowly upward with highs in the mid and possibly upper 80s by Friday.

· Humidity levels will also be on a slow rise so that Friday will become Muggy.

· A cold front with current timing will bring in the next weather-maker and some thunderstorms overnight Friday night into the morning hours of Saturday.

· Thereafter, generally improving conditions but with a caveat or two of a slight chance for showers northern areas Sunday afternoon.

TODAY: Morning clouds and fog, then more sun than clouds this afternoon. A high in the upper 70s to around 80. Light southeast winds.

TONIGHT: Scattered clouds with patchy valley fog. A low 55 to 60. Light south winds.

WEDNESDAY: Pick of the week. Morning fog burns of to mostly sunny skies. A high in the lower 80s. Light south winds.

Looking further ahead…

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog. A low around 60.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny. Maybe a mountain sprinkle or two. A high in the lower 80s.

FRIDAY: Mixed clouds and sun. Warmer and more humid. A low 60 to 65. A high in the mid 80s. Showers and possible thunderstorms later overnight.

SATURDAY: Morning showers giving way to partly sunny skies. A low in the mid 60s. A high in the upper 70s to around 80.

SUNDAY: Mixed sun and clouds and breezy. Slight chance for a afternoon shower. A low in the 50s. A high in the 70s.

Average lows 55 to near 60. Normal high upper 70s to low 80s.

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence)

RH/8-2

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