Pleasant today, highs in the 60s

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- High pressure to our north will sink quickly to our south today, keeping mainly clear skies with the exception of some high clouds. Combined with a southwesterly wind, highs will climb into the upper 60s today. With continued clear skies and southerly winds, tomorrow will reach back into the low 70s as well, almost 10 degrees above average. Dry weather is expected to continue through Tuesday, but a bit of energy on the leading edge of a cold front will pose a threat for some showers overnight, with the greatest risk west of the Triangle. The main front will lag behind this energy as it slowly traverses the Appalachians, before finally pushing through as a deep upper-level low develops over the Great Lakes and moves east. This will allow Wednesday to still reach into the low 70s, before the cold front pushes through later in the day. Some lingering moisture ahead of this front will allow for periods of showers in much of the area Wednesday, as well as along the front as it passes overnight.

By Thursday, precipitation will end, but a noticeably cooler airmass(likely the coolest of the season) will follow. Cool air will continue to spill over the mountains, and highs will drop into the low-to-mid 50s on Thursday. Overnight lows will also consistently drop to the upper 30s in the late week. This air mass will be quite dry, and dew points will drop into the 30s and lower from the late week and beyond as northwest winds continue. Highs will begin slowly recovering by the weekend, so bright skies and seasonably cool for the Raleigh Christmas Parade!

Have a great day!

Steve Stewart