Dry but Still Dreary

Observation time: 3:55 pm

Precipitation: None
Sky conditions: Overcast
Wind: 9 mph from the northwest
Temperature: 43 degrees

It doesn't look as pretty today, but that mid-latitude cyclone continues to bring lots of rain to our area, the east coast, and storms in the southeast. Although it may not look as well-defined as yesterday, this system is still plenty in control of things right now, as that promising high pressure continues to be held out over the mountains.

Today's Rant

Today has been a little bit nicer, for the most part. Or at least it has been mostly dry. Things are still looking pretty dreary outside with completely overcast skies and a slight wind continuing to come from the north. We have warmed up ever so slightly with the lessened winds and lack of rainfall. The low pressure center of this mid-latitude cyclone is currently sitting right on top of us, which means most of the rain is currently falling well off to the east, and also to our west on the back side. There continues to be thunderstorms up and down the east coast associated with this system, although the bulk of their precipitation is getting ready to move off shore. The entire western half of the country is now controlled by high pressure, which is good news for those of us that are getting sick of this current pattern.

Forecast for Tomorrow

Just because today has been drier does not necessarily mean tomorrow will be the same. Showers are most likely going to continue to linger throughout the Great Lakes region as the low pressure center looks to move to the north and east, up towards the northeastern U.S. and Canada. High pressure from the west is trying to make its way to our area, but it keeps getting held out over the Rockies by this large cyclone system. Based on where the center of this system is supposed to be tomorrow, I basically would forecast no change in terms of temperature. Winds should be coming from about the same direction, and the likelihood of some showers remains high.