Windy, sunny, spring weather ahead today

Afternoon humidity values cause fire risk in region. (National Weather Service graphic)
Afternoon humidity values cause fire risk in region. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s forecast is sunny, windy and a high of 72 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The windy weather has led the weather service to warn residents of a potential fire danger this afternoon because of dry conditions and winds. According to the weather service, the greatest fire risk will be north and west of I-35.

A south southwest wind is expected to be 5 to 15 mph today, the weather service said, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday night’s low will be around 48, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, expect sunny skies with a high near 77, the weather service said. The wind will be calm to start the day, changing to east northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning, according to the weather service. Tuesday night’s low will be 53.

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night through Friday, the weather service said.

The threat of severe weather is marginal at this point for Wednesday night’s activity, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, expect a high of 81 degrees, with southeast winds from 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph, possibly gusting to 29 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with a low of 54, according to the weather service.

Thursday, the chance of rain and thunderstorms is 30 percent, with a high near 68, the weather service said. Thursday night, the 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms continues, with a low of 44, according to the weather service.

Friday, there will be a 30 percent chance of rain with a high of 54, the weather service said. Friday night, expect a low of 36.

Saturday’s high may be 63, with sunny skies, according to the weather service.

Snow still in forecast, weather service says

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Snow is still in the forecast today, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service said there is a 50 percent chance of precipitation tonight. There will be a chance of rain and light snow tonight.

After a sunny morning, clouds will move in, the weather service said. Today’s high will be near 43.

Tonight, the low will be around 33, according to the weather service. Only a light amount, less than a tenth of an inch, of snow is possible.

On Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of snow before 7 a.m.. The day’s high will be near 53. Saturday night, the low will be around 39.

Sunday, the high will climb to 66, and there will be a 30 percent chance of showers, according to the weather service. Sunday night, the low will be around 39.

Monday, the high will be near 69, the weather service said, and Monday night’s low will be 47.

Tuesday, expect sunny skies with a high near 72, the weather service said. Tuesday night, the low will be around 52.

Wednesday, there will be a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The high will be near 74. Wednesday night, the low will be 45.

Thursday’s high will be near 69, according to the weather service.

Forecast: Sunny today, possibly rain or snow tomorrow

Precipitation chances tonight (National Weather Service graphic)
Precipitation chances tonight (National Weather Service graphic)

Sunny and cool weather is in store today, with a high of 51, the National Weather Service said.

Winds will be north northwest around 9 mph today.

Gardeners should be aware that the low tonight will drop to about 32, according to the weather service.

Tonight, look for a chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a 50 percent chance of rain and snow, the weather service said. If there is any snow accumulation, it would be less than an inch, according to the weather service.

Friday, expect a high near 49 during the day, with partly sunny skies, according to the weather service.

Friday night, there will be a low around 34. On Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain before 1 a.m., the weather service said.

Saturday, skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 55. Saturday night’s low will be around 39, according to the weather service.

Sunday, the high will be near 64, and Sunday night, the low will be around 38, the weather service said.

Monday, it warms up with a high of 69, the weather service said. Monday night’s low will be around 46.

Tuesday, expect a high of 73, and Tuesday night, a low of 52, according to the weather service.

Overnight Friday precipitation chances. (National Weather Service graphic)
Overnight Friday precipitation chances. (National Weather Service graphic)