Cooler, but Still Very Nice

Observation time: 5:10 pm

Precipitation: None
Sky conditions: clear
Wind: 16 mph from the northwest
Temperature: 55 degrees

High pressure is gracing us with nice clear skies and plenty of sun today. The latest cold front is on its way to the east coast, but yet another one is building to our west. Expect this new system to make its way to the upper midwest later on tomorrow afternoon, evening, and maybe even into Thursday as well. Long story short? Enjoy the weather today, Eau Claire.

Today's Rant

Today has been much cooler than yesterday, but I certainly haven't really noticed. The sun has been shining, and winds have been somewhat calmer.  Surface winds have been coming from the north, keeping things kind of cool, and the jet stream matches that pattern as well today. High pressure is gracing us with clear skies and abundant sunshine, finally making it seem like winter might finally be over! The cold fronts that were hanging around yesterday have joined into one and that is moving out to the east coast, bringing rain to almost everyone east of the Appalachians. Things are a little bit messier to our west, however, as there is a lot of low pressure and another cold front building up in the Rockies.

Forecast for Tomorrow

The low pressure and cold front to our west will be heading our way in the next 24 hours or so. It should bring some rain to our area, especially in the afternoon. This system looks like it may even stay in the area into Thursday as well. Winds tomorrow look as though they may flip around and come from the south, so combined with the cold front I expect similar temperatures today as those conditions should sort of balance each other out. Overall, I expect a decent morning tomorrow, but the afternoon and evening have the potential to be fairly rainy. Temperatures should remain in the 50's.