A strong storm system will sweep across the state to round out 2020. Several inches of rain are expected and it looks like widespread 2 to 3 inches will fall. Thunderstorms are also expected but widespread severe weather is not. Clouds will be on the increase today as a weak cold front approaches the state. In spite of the clouds and maybe a stray shower, high temperatures will reach the 60s statewide. Here’s the forecast for the week:
This Afternoon
A 10% chance of rain or sprinkles. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20% chance of rain or sprinkles before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20% chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40% chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 50 by 3am. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow and sleet between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
New Year’s Day
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.