Yawn....

Well, what a stretch of weather we have had here in Western Wisconsin. It has been at least 15 consecutive days of dry weather, and that trend looks to last another 4 days at least. This dry stretch, however, was needed after the flooding rains most areas received about a month or so ago. Farmers have been taking advantage of this stretch of dry, warm weather by getting their harvesting done before we see any more rain, or even snow. Yes, that dreaded "S" word will be being used more and more in the coming months, but it shouldn't be seen for a little while yet. However, what is good for some, can be bad for others. While the farmers and most of the general public has been enjoying this stretch of dry weather, it is now to the point that the things leaves and grass are getting too dry, leading to a high fire risk across most of the area. So, quite frankly, some rain wouldn't be the worst thing in the world right now. It does, however, look like we will have to wait until next week before any chance at some measurable rain reaches the area. First things first...

Today looks to be mostly sunny, with maybe a few clouds here and there, highs right around 58 degrees. Tuesday night, a few clouds, temps dropping to around 38 degrees. Wednesday will be breezy in advance of a cold front that will be coming through. Temps will be slightly warmer with highs getting to around 60 degrees.

Looking further down the road, a change will begin taking place over a good portion of the United States, however how that change will unfold is still uncertain. A potent system will be coming onshore over the Pacific northwest this coming weekend, bringing with it a much more active pattern, with some long range models spinning up some decent storm systems that could hit the area with rain, wind, and colder temperatures. In fact, looking wayyy down the road, the GFS is hinting at the potential for some accumulating snow a couple days before Halloween. Keep in mind that this is far in the model, and will likely change as time goes on, but there has been a trend that at least one decent system (likely rain) will hit the Upper Midwest sometime next week. Below is a look at the system, per the GFS, the morning of October 29th. Again, it is a ways away, but when you're bored, you grasp for anything.



I will continue watching next week to see how next week unfolds. Until then, enjoy this (likely) final stretch of nice weather, because this could honestly be it until next spring.