Staying warmer than normal ahead of a late-week front

Temperatures soar into the 50s and low 60s
Dry through mid-week; rain chances arrive Thursday
Showery at times Friday with mountain snow possible Saturday

Tonight won’t be as cold as the past few nights with clouds acting to trap in that heat. We’ll notice lows around sunrise in the low/mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY

Despite the clouds moving in and blocking the sunlight Wednesday, we’ll still notice another day of warmer temperatures. Afternoon highs climb to the mid 60s for most areas. An approaching cold front may try to deliver a few showers late at night, but most remain dry.

Temperatures soar into the 60s through the end of the week.

SHOWERY AT TIMES (THURSDAY & FRIDAY)

A front will move over the region Thursday then stall along the coast Friday and Saturday. Waves of low pressure will move along the front impacting the eastern half of the United States to finish the week. This will end our quiet weather pattern later this week.

Only scattered showers are expected Thursday. This means many areas will remain dry with spotty coverage.
Spotty, shower chances also remain possible Friday. M locations will see around .25-.75″over the several day stretch.

Showers arrive Thursday with highs in the mid 60s. — Showers arrive Thursday with highs in the mid 60s.(WDBJ Weather)

THE WEEKEND

Behind Friday’s coastal system, much colder air and gusty winds settle in for Saturday. Highs will return to near-seasonable levels -- low 40s. Upslope mountain snow showers are also possible for the mountains of West Virginia and possibly flurries in the Highlands.

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)

Saturday’s “cool down” will be brief. Come Sunday temperatures will once again read warmer than normal. This holds true throughout the next work week so the first half of February is going to be spring-like.

The warmer than normal trend continues even for next week. — The warmer than normal trend continues even for next week.(WDBJ7)

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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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