Berkshire County Forecast-Wednesday, Nov. 13

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SummaryA sprawling surface high pressure system will dominate our weather for the next several days and keep us dry, possibly through the weekend. Temperatures will moderate somewhat as the cold trough in the jet stream lifts out and a mild ridge builds in. Another strong cold front will plow through the region late on Monday with a period of rain and a return to cold, winter-like temperatures on Tuesday.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear and cold, although not quite as cold as Tuesday night.

Low temperatures near 20 in most locations, low 20s in some areas of South County and upper teens over the elevated terrain.

West-southwest winds at 5-10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, a bit breezy, and milder.

High temperatures in the low 40s in Pittsfield, North Adams, Adams and Williamstown; low to mid 50s in Lee, Stockbridge, Great Barrington and Sheffield and; upper 30s to near 40 over the elevated terrain and hilltowns.

West-southwest wind at 10-15 mph with higher gusts.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear and still relatively cold with diminishing winds.

Low temperatures in the low 20s, upper teens to near 20 over the elevated terrain.

Southwesterly winds at 5-10 mph in the evening, becoming light after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny and mild. The sun will be dimmed at times by a layer of high, thin clouds.

High temperatures near 50 in Pittsfield, North Adams, Adams and Williamstown; low 50s in Lee and Stockbridge, Great Barrington and Sheffield and; mid to upper 40s over the elevated terrain and hilltowns, depending on elevation.

Light southwest winds.