Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will continue through the weekend keeping grass fire concerns elevated. Please be careful with anything that could start a grass fire. Postpone agricultural burning until conditions are more favorable next week.
A shift in the weather pattern is likely for early next week. We do not expect extreme cold or a big winter storm, but confidence is increasing for cooler temperatures and wetter conditions starting Monday. Continue to monitor the forecast through the weekend.
Snow is expected to return to the mountains Monday into Tuesday next week. If you have recreation plans in the high country during this time, plan ahead for wintry conditions.
Weather system brings the chance of precipitation back across the region Monday into Tuesday. Over the lower elevation, precipitation looks to be a rain/snow mix, with all snow in the mountains.