The following forecast is provided by James Bodine, in conjunction with the instructor, as part of lab work for the Introduction to Meteorology course:

Monday

High clouds early followed by an increase in cloudiness during the afternoon. Overall, partly sunny. Slight chance of a shower late this afternoon. Probability of precipitation 20%.

High temperature in the mid to upper 50s.

Light winds becoming southwesterly at 8-12 miles per hour this afternoon.

Monday Night

Cloudy. A band of rainshowers will likely accompany a cold front moving through between 10pm and 2 am. There is the slight chance of an embedded thundershower. Probability of precipitation 70%.

Temperatures dropping into the low 40s by morning.

Winds shifting from southwest to northwest and increasing to 10-15 miles per hour toward morning.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy to partly sunny and breezy. Probability of precipitation 10%.

High temperatures in the upper 40s.

Northwest winds at 15-25 miles per hour with gusts to 35 mph. Stronger gusts are possible over the higher terrain.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with a chance of light rain after midnight. Probability of precipitation 50%.

Low temperature near 40.

Winds becoming light and variable, becoming southeast by morning.

Wednesday

Cloudy and cool with light rain likely. Probability of precipitation 80%.

High temperatures in the mid 40s.

Light southeast wind in the morning shifting to northwest in the afternoon.

Extended forecast

It is starting to look like a possible snowstorm for Thursday and Thursday night, at least over the higher terrain. However, it is still early to say with any certainty, particularly in regard to the precipitation type this early in the year. The track of the storm holds the key. Updates to come……