No. No. No… This is a joke. This is not winter at all — this is pathetic! Even our “cold” shots leave us with temperatures that are above average for December. That’s when you know your winter is going to be warm.

Ok, let me calm down now; this winter is actually going to be a “Tale of Two Winters.” The first half with be this frustrating mess. The second half will be winter — the kind you know (and I love) with frigid temperatures and frequent snow. I think we may get another “big” one in February. I can feel it.

This week will be a warm blow torch. We get things started on Thursday and party our way to Monday in the 60s. During this stretch just forget it’s even winter and bask in the warmth. Rain arrives on Monday and we cool back down on Tuesday, but we will still be above average for December. If you are wondering where all the cold air will be, it will be on the West Coast and Rockies. They will be inundated with frigid cold and snow over this same time period. West Coast trip anyone?

 

Wednesday is the last day we feel any type of chill outside; temperatures will be in the middle 50s.

Thursday is the first day of our warm stretch. Temperatures get near 60.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will make you wonder if you’ve relocated to a warmer climate. If you love warm weather, enjoy it. These days will be good for outdoor activities too! Temperatures will get past 60 each of these days.

We start the new work-week on Monday wet as a storm moves in from the west. At least it will be a warm rain. Look for a 8-12 hour period of showers and rain on this day.

On Tuesday we clear the rain away and return to cooler conditions.

The weather winner of the week is Saturday; the weather loser is Monday.

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