Current Conditions
W. Jefferson

Temp: 48.9°F

Forecast Last Updated at Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 5:41PM

Chilly Night

Fall fell on us Saturday. Cool high pressure presses eastward this week. Valley frost is possible for the next two nights. Progressively milder weather begins Monday afternoon. The next front arrives Thursday night with a passing light shower possible. The airmass that follows is not as chilly.

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Sunday Hi: 54 Lo: 37 Clear; Chilly; Valley frost possible tonight; NW wind 10-20 mph, becoming NW 5-15 mph in valleys

Monday Hi: 62 Lo: 37 Clear; Pleasant Fall Weather; Valley frost possible in valleys Mon. night; NW 5-15 mph

Tuesday Hi: 67 Lo: 40 Clear; Continued pleasant; Light SW wind

Wednesday Hi: 69 Lo: 43 Scattered clouds; Stays pleasant

Thursday Hi: 68 Lo: 47 Increasing PM clouds; Still pleasant; A passing light shower possible late-day and Thur. night

Further Out

Friday - Becoming partly cloudy; A bit cooler; High near 60 degrees; Low in the lower 40s
Saturday - Mostly clear; Seasonal temperatures; High in the upper 50s; Low in the upper 30s

Forecast Discussion

It's a simple forecast. Sprawling Canadian high pressure moves across the Southeast this week. The progression for us is... Sunday cool and breezy. Frost possible Sunday and Monday nights in valleys. Gradually milder weather begins Monday afternoon.

The next front arrives Thursday night. Clouds increase late Thursday and Thursday night with a light passing shower possible.

The high pressure that follows will knock temperatures down a little Friday and Saturday. Friday will be breezy with decreasing clouds. Saturday will be seasonably cool and dry.

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