Nice weather continues out there this week with above normal temperatures and dry conditions, for now. Low pressure moving inland to our north will weaken high pressure over the area by the end of the week leading to cooler temperatures and increased clouds. A closed low-pressure system digging south off the California coast will swing inland to our south Friday and Saturday, generating a rain few showers across the area, but amounts currently look light. This will open the door for additional storms to dig further south next week, with our first snowfall of the season possible next week. Expect mostly sunny skies out there again today with highs in the lower 60s, east winds 10-15 mph with gusts near 20 mph possible.

Clouds and winds will increase tomorrow along with cooler temperatures as high drop into the 50s, south to southwest winds gusting 10-20 mph during the afternoon. As low pressure skirts the area, we could squeeze out some light showers Friday night or Saturday, with the snow level generally above 8,000 feet, rainfall amounts should remain under a quarter of an inch. Sunday currently looks dry before another Pacific storm arrives on Monday. This system will move in from the north bringing with it colder air and better prospects for snowfall above 7,000 feet, lowering to around 5,500 feet Monday night into Tuesday with the potential for a few inches of snow! Another cold storm is possible later in the week with even lower snow levels, but at this time, amounts look relatively light. Computer forecast models still differ on the details with timing and intensity, so be prepared for winter weather conditions next week and always carry chains!

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