By the middle of the week, high pressure builds back in and winds shift out of the southwest. That’s going to bring a big warm-up, with afternoon highs climbing back into the mid to upper 80s through the end of the week. Winds won’t be quite as strong as yesterday, the combination of warmth and dry conditions means fire danger will stay elevated.
We’re kicking off the work week with a really nice, classic spring setup. It will be cool enough this morning that you’ll want a light jacket as you head out the door. Both Monday and Tuesday start off in the mid-40s, which is a touch cooler than what we typically see this time of year.
Friday keeps the heat wave going strong, with sunshine and highs pushing near 90.
Thursday and Friday keep the heat cranked up around here, and it’s going to feel much more like early summer than spring.
We’re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn’t want to budge.
We’re topping out in the upper 80s this afternoon, but that’s just the start. By tomorrow, we’ll be pushing 90°, and the real heat peaks Friday and Saturday, with highs close to 93°and 94°. That’s nearly 20 degrees above what we usually see in mid-April.
We’re easing into Monday with a continuation of what we saw over the weekend! Temperatures start off in the 50s early in the morning and climb into the low to mid-80s by the afternoon. The mountains expect a cooler start to the week with highs in the low 70s. After Monday, the pattern really begins to shift.
Heading into the weekend, the forecast is looking great. Saturday and Sunday both bring a mix of sun and clouds with highs climbing into the mid-80s. If you’ve got outdoor plans, you’re good to go, just be ready for it to feel more like early summer.
One of the biggest storylines this year isn’t just in the Atlantic, it’s happening in the Pacific. There are growing signs that a “Super El Niño” could develop as we head into the peak of hurricane season. A typical El Niño means warmer-than-average water in the Pacific. A Super El Niño takes that even further, with temperatures running about 1.5 to 2°C above normal, which can have a stronger influence on weather patterns. Right now, some of the latest guidance from NOAA and the ECMWF suggests there’s roughly a 1-in-3 chance we could reach those levels by late summer or early fall.
As we move through the end of the week, that high pressure system shifts offshore, and our winds begin to turn in from the east and south.
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