Cool Temperatures Coming to an End Later This Weekend
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A shift in the weather pattern next week will bring an increase in moisture to some areas along with temperature changes.
Rounds of rain may lead to flooding and severe thunderstorms in parts of the Plains. Showers may extend into the East, but a milder trend is expected there. The West will be cooler with showers. Snow in higher elevation is likely in parts of the Northwest and northern Rockies.
Here's a closer look:
Wet, Stormy Pattern Expected in Central U.S.
An upper-level low will move slowly through the West this weekend into next week. Disturbances ahead of this low --combined with a southerly flow that will increase moisture in the Plains -- will lead to several days of rain and thunderstorms in portions of the Plains, Midwest and South.
(MORE: Wet, Stormy Pattern Ahead)
Showers and thunderstorms will increase this weekend and become widespread by early next week.
Flood risks will increase as rounds of rain fall on already saturated ground. The heaviest rainfall is expected from Texas into Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri through the middle of next week.
A few severe thunderstorms are also possible, especially in parts of the Plains this weekend into early next week.
The chance for rain and storms will persist through much of next week. The cloudy and wet pattern will keep high temperatures cooler, with most areas near or below average, though humidity will increase.
Mild in the East With a Few Showers
A few showers may extend into the mid-Atlantic early next week. In addition, disturbances tracking through southern Canada may bring a few showers to parts of New England and New York.
Otherwise, high pressure will result in generally dry conditions for most of the East.
Above average temperatures are expected for much of the Northeast. Highs will typically top out in the 70s, and the low- to mid-80s are possible from from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
Temperatures will be near average in the Southeast, with highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s.
(MAPS: 7-Day Forecast)
Cooler Trend Ahead in the West
The Northwest into the northern Rockies will see warmer than average temperatures at the beginning of the week.
Then a cold front approaches. This cold front will slide southeastward into the West through the week ahead.
Cooler than average conditions are expected behind this system, with highs up to 15 degrees below average. This will result in some notable temperature tumbles. In Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, highs will drop more than 20 degrees from Tuesday to Thursday.
Light to moderate precipitation will accompany this system. Rain will spread from the Northwest into the northern Rockies through next week. Snow is possible in higher elevations.
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