Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Cooler, tranquil weather slides in behind Tuesday's cold front

November has given the rainfall department some hope as the Rockford Airport observed measurable precipitation the last 3 days. 

Rain opportunities take a chill pill so to speak as an area of high pressure takes hold of our atmosphere. The dry air associated with it will take it's time reaching the Stateline, leaving a bit of cloudiness in our skies to start of our Wednesday. 

Forecast models show clouds breaking apart around the midday hours, with more sunshine making an appearance towards the evening commute. Temperature-wise, afternoon highs will end up right at early-November standards, in the low 50s. Clouds will continue to clear out overnight, allowing temperatures to further fall into the upper 30s. Along with the clearing, patchy fog will be a possibility. Something to keep in mind if you are planning to travel during the early-day commute. 

The remaining days of the work week will feature a good amount of sunshine, mixed at times with fair-weather cumulus clouds. Temperatures will trend upward, landing in the upper 50s. 

At the same time, a low will become detached from the main upper-level flow, left spiraling over the southwest U.S. Forecast models show this low being picked up by the jet stream, lifting it into the Midwest early Saturday. Moisture out of ahead of this low will result in our next chance for showers beginning late Saturday, with the best chances filtering in Saturday night into the early stages of Sunday. Afternoon highs will reach the middle 60s on Saturday, then upper 50s Sunday.

No comments:

Post a Comment