While it's only been 3 weeks since our last rain, it feels like it's been months with above normal temperatures and very dry conditions for the past couple of weeks. Longer range has been advertising a pattern change around the Christmas holiday for some time now, and outlooks remain consistent with increasing confidence for wet weather to return next week! Expect fair and warmer weather on Tuesday as highs top out in the lower mid-60s, with overnight lows in the upper 20s and 30s. Temperatures will remain well above average through the middle of the week, cooling by the weekend. Locally breezy at times, especially during the afternoons. High pressure will finally begin to weaken next weekend and shift east of our area, which may open the door for storms to start digging further south just in time for the Holidays. Being still about 10 days out, a lot can change, but our first shot at rain and snow could arrive around Christmas Eve, next Wednesday, possibly continuing into the New Year. The only concern is the origin of these storms drawing up moisture from the lower latitudes, which tends to result in a warmer airmass and higher snow levels. Regardless, if planning to venture up to the mountains throughout the holidays, be prepared for winter weather driving and always carry chains!