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Tricky Forecasting Ahead...

* I should say up front that this forecast is one of the tougher ones I can remember, and is fraught with peril and uncertainty. So, understand that we make have to amend this forecast on the fly; all of it is subject to change. Without further delay, let's talk about it:

* Rain Chances? The howling subtropical jet will continue to pump moisture in the middle and upper levels today, but the lowest levels should stay relatively dry. This should keep rain chances on the low end, but we can't rule out a few isolated showers tonight and tomorrow. Many places will stay dry.

* Temps This Week: Readings each afternoon this week will remain a bit below normal, but we don't anticipate anything drastically cold. Afternoon highs will be around 50, with morning lows in the lower 30's. The exception will come Friday morning, when we expect temperatures to get into the upper 20's.

* Weekend Forecast: Temperatures will warm slightly over the weekend, and rain chances will go up just a bit. We don't foresee a soaking rain, but a few showers are possible Saturday evening into Sunday. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 50's, with lows in the middle 30's.

* Next Week and Beyond: Things will start off on a chilly note next week, with highs in the upper 40's to near 50 degrees. But, by the second half of the week, temperatures could get colder. And, there is growing evidence that we may see a significant intrusion of very cold air as we move into the first week of February. With an active subtropical jet providing moisture, any movement of cold air into the South could result in some winter weather fun. We'll keep watching!

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posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 6:03 AM