The current weather pattern for the area brings a mix of seasonal cold and occasional warmth, with conditions generally staying consistent with late January norms. Today will be sunny, with a high near 40 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at 10 to 15 mph. This is fairly typical for this time of year, though it leans slightly warmer than average highs, which often fall into the mid-30s in late January. Tonight, clouds will increase, with a low around 30, which is slightly milder than the usual nightly lows for this period, often closer to the low 20s. Winds will persist from the southwest, gusting at times up to 25 mph, which may make the evening feel a bit colder than the thermometer suggests.
Tuesday will bring another mostly sunny day with a high near 40, but the west wind, gusting up to 30 mph, might introduce a brisker feel to the day. By Tuesday night, mostly cloudy skies will settle in with a low of 26 degrees and calming winds. The rest of the midweek will warm slightly, as Wednesday sees partly sunny skies and a high near 46, notably above average for this time of year. A southwest breeze of 5 to 15 mph will continue, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The evening will bring partly cloudy skies and a cooler low around 23.
Thursday brings a return to sunshine, but cooler air will moderate the high to around 37 degrees, more in line with late January expectations. Overnight, temperatures will dip to about 27 as clouds increase ahead of a potential weather system. Friday’s high near 47 will be accompanied by a 40% chance of rain, hinting at an unseasonably warm day for January. Rain chances persist into Friday night, with a low of 31, before a cooler and more wintry mix develops over the weekend.
Saturday’s high near 40 will come with a chance of rain and snow under partly sunny skies, followed by a 40% chance of snow overnight with temperatures dropping to 22. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a high near 37, aligning more closely with typical late January conditions. This forecast highlights the variability of winter weather, with a mix of mild days, breezy conditions, and the potential for light precipitation heading into the weekend.