Above normal warmth expected this week

Spring-like warmth throughout this week
Dry through mid-week; shower chances arrive Thursday
Colder air briefly returns on Saturday

MONDAY EVENING

Winds will start to calm down during the evening leading to quiet conditions overnight. Lows will dip into the 20s and low 30s.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

The quiet weather will linger through Wednesday as high pressure continues to build in. Highs will approach the mid-60s by mid-week under a mostly cloudy sky (sprinkles can’t be ruled out Wednesday, but most will see cloudy skies only).

Temperatures are going to climb into the mid 60s by Wednesday.

THURSDAY

Waves of low pressure will impact the eastern half of the United States ending our quiet weather pattern later this week. First chance for rain will build in Wednesday night. Scattered showers will be in place for Thursday. Shower chances still remain for Friday.

Temperatures won’t be cooling down until Saturday. For Wednesday through Friday highs will top out in the low to mid 60s. Lows will only dip into the 40s.

Scattered showers are possible Thursday as a cold front moves into the region. — Scattered showers are possible Thursday as a cold front moves into the region.(WDBJ7)

THE WEEKEND

Behind Friday’s system colder air and gusty winds usher in for Saturday. Highs may return to near-seasonable levels -- into the 40s. Upslope mountain snow showers are possible (this means areas west have the better chance to see some light snow).

A one-day cool down is expected Saturday as highs only reach the upper 40s. — A one-day cool down is expected Saturday as highs only reach the upper 40s.(WDBJ7)

Sunday will be warmer and dry as high pressure pushes back in. Calmer conditions also will return.

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Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather... — Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather plays a role on K9's abilities.(WDBJ7)

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