Mild stretch continues with zero signs of Arctic chill returning

Despite high clouds floating overhead, Monday saw a quick climb in temperatures thanks to an organized and warm wind out of the south. 

That warm wind continues this morning as we await the arrival of our next cold front, leaving temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Forecast models bring said cold front through before mid-morning, swapping surface winds to the northwest.  

Despite the cooler winds, partial sunshine will allow temperatures to climb into the low 40s for the third time this month. The first being last Friday (42° ) and of course we had 40° weather yesterday. Winds could gust up to 30 mph at times. 

Behind the departing cold front, high pressure settles into the central plains, allowing dry but also mild conditions to continue into the middle of the work week. Expect afternoon highs to peak in the upper 30s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky.  

The next chance for precipitation will arrive Thursday morning into early Thursday afternoon as a weak storm system tracks into the Midwest. Drier air from this area of high pressure may limit the intensity and eastward progression of whatever precipitation forms ahead of the surface low . However, we may see a few light snow showers or even a light rain/snow mix before clearing out Friday morning. If we were to see any sticking snow, it wouldn't amount to much more than a few tenths of an inch.

From there, weather headlines will quickly turn back to mild temperatures. Afternoon highs are expected to climb back into the low 40s Friday, then into the mid 40s both Saturday and Sunday. Precipitation chances remain quite low, though a very slim chance for rain exists late Saturday into Sunday.