A big dome of high pressure continues to grip the Tri-state. As a result, our stretch of sunny, mild days will continue for at least a couple more days. The mercury reached 70 degrees on Saturday, well above the normal high of 57. We should top the 70-degree mark again on Sunday and Monday before a cold front brings a few changes.
The front should move through early Tuesday. As it does, we'll see an increase in clouds and perhaps a passing shower or two. Behind the front, temperatures will be much cooler on Tuesday, but only where they
should be for this time of year.
Another area of high pressure will move in by midweek bringing more sun and seasonably warm temperatures. Forecast models are indicating another weak cold front will move across the Tri-state late Friday or early Saturday and could trigger a few more showers then.
Special Note from Raleigh:
I found this website with incredible satellite pictures showing very cool cloud and other formations. Check it out:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/nov/04/satellite-eye-october?picture=355110690
TONIGHT
Clear skies.
Quite mild.
S/SW 5-10 mph
Low 49
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny.
Unseasonably warm.
S 5-15 mph
High 70
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear.
Still fairly mild.
High 48
MONDAY
Mostly sunny.
Continued dry
& unseasonably mild.
High 71
Earth Gauge: Lighten Up
Fewer daylight hours and cooler weather often mean that we spend more time inside during fall and winter. While heating and cooling account for more energy use than other household activities, small appliances and lights still add to home energy costs. Last year, Ohio residents spent 201 dollars on energy for home lighting.
Viewer Tip: The Alliance to Save Energy estimates that replacing the four most-used traditional light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) can save the typical Ohio household 120 dollars over the lifetime of the bulbs! While CFLs are generally more expensive at the time of purchase, they last about eight times longer than traditional bulbs.
