Above Average Warmth Continues

Last Friday we mentioned how close we were to record breaking warmth, and while technically we didn't break a record, we did tie it with a high of 65°. And we're close to doing it again today! Highs today forecast at 60°, though some low 60's are possible. Our record high for today is 65° which was set in 1990.

While today will be the warmest in the forecast this week, the rest of this week actually remains above average. Two different cold fronts will pass this week will bring 'cooler' temperatures but surface winds behind the front turn to the west and we tap into a mild pacific air mass. This is why we won't notice a drastic drop in temperatures. We have 50's in the forecast for Tuesday, and mid 40's through the rest of the week. 

Are you a fan on the mild weather? Well then I've got good news for you! The Climate Prediction Center has outlined the Stateline area, along with most of the U.S to have above average temperatures through the first week of December. The only part of the country with below average temperatures will be found in the Pacific Northwest, while the rest of the country has some elevated probability for above average temperatures. The Great Lakes, Midwest, and Stateline area are under the 'core' of the warmth, with 70-80% probability for above average temperatures.

The reason for the warmth is due to the pattern of the upper level winds, an amplified upper level ridge allows the warmth to build to the south, and traps the cold air to the north.