Chilly overnight with sunshine Tuesday

Warming trend by mid-week
Janessa Webb,

 

Get ready for one last sharp chill before we turn the corner. Tonight will be the coldest point of this stretch, with temperatures tumbling down into the mid-20s by early Tuesday morning.  The upside, the wind won’t be as intense, so while it’ll definitely be cold, it won’t have that biting, blustery feel.  For the High Country winter weather concerns will continue through midnight with Winter Storm Warning and Advisories in place. An additional 1-3″ is expected with wind gusts to 50 mph.

By Tuesday, things start improving. We’ll wake up to a frosty start, but sunshine takes control quickly. With lighter winds and bright skies overhead, temperatures rebound into the upper 40s during the afternoon. It’s still cool, but compared to the morning, it’ll feel much more comfortable.

 Tuesday night, our wind direction flips out of the southwest and that’s a key signal. Southwest winds typically mean milder air is on the move, and that’s exactly what we’ll get. Instead of another hard freeze, temperatures moderate, setting us up for a beautiful midweek turnaround.

Wednesday will feel like a completely different season. Expect a mix of sun and passing clouds with afternoon highs climbing into the low 60s. After the cold start to the week, that kind of warmth will feel amazing.  A brief evening shower is expected before more widespread rain moves in on Thursday.