Back to warm weather!

First of all, let's break down today. As you can see from the daytime high map above we were back to seasonal today. Actually we were over one degree above the 30 year average of 19 degrees for this date. The reason? To be honest...it was sunnier than I predicted. I don't mind being a little off in the forecast when it results in more sunshine and a warmer daytime high. As for the weekend...see below.

Looking at the latest NAM run above things will be pretty nice by this time tomorrow night. We're likely to see more clouds than we'd like for much of tomorrow (after possibly a brief shower tonight) but sunshine can still be expected in the form of sunny breaks. Sunday is looking even better! That area of high pressure moves in tomorrow evening clearing things up for Sunday and Monday. Expect a mix of sun and cloud tomorrow (with a few cloudier periods) and sunshine with a high over 20 degrees for both Sunday and Monday. Now let's hope for a simialr set-up for the May long weekend. Enjoy!

Gone to the birds!

I thought I'd share this with you. I really think this sums up the recent cold spell...even the birds can't believe it! I have to send a big thanks out to Tom and Linda Chambers for sharing this great photo. This photo should really be on a calendar or a birthday card or something. Now to the good news.

You see, it does pay to subscribe to this blog or follow me on Twitter. Well, it doesn't pay cash or anything but you do get to see the five day forecast before anyone else. Talk about benefits! Looking at the forecast a warm-up is on the way and, with the exception of a few clouds to start Saturday, the weekend is looking great. Enjoy! Oh...and as for the seven day forecast, you'll have to catch that tonight on Newswatch at 6pm on CHEX TV.

Looking way ahead...

With this weekend's "return of winter" and the cool start to the work week, I figured we would focus on the future and the great weather that looks to be on our way (knock on wood) for the weekend. I will also take this opportunity to point out that I've been away with the military for the past week and a bit, and the blame for the recent cold spell can squarely be place on John Blake, who just happened to be filling in for me while I was away. Oh, and thanks for filling in John...sorry to pass the buck on this one.

So let's look ahead. After we deal with a few more days of cool and (at times) wet weather, the low pressure clears out and the weekend looks great. Keep in mind it is only Tuesday and things can change but, as the latest GFS run above shows, high pressure looks to dominate the region this weekend and we should return to seasonal values by Sunday with a high of around 20 degrees. Not bad! Yes there is light at the end of the tunnel. As for this week's rain, I agree that we need it...but let's try to schedule the rainy days during the work week.