High pressure and a welcome southwest wind brings much warmer temperatures today. Weak low pressure will stay to our north and we'll stay dry but mostly cloudy overnight. Gusty winds die down this evening. Temps stay mild in the mid to upper 40s tonight.

Warming trend really ramps up for the rest of this week. Thursday, highs will be in the upper 60s. A few fragmented rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible Thursday. We may get through Thursday without seeing any measurable precipitation. But another low pressure disturbance will bring rain showers late Thursday night and Friday.

Temperatures will reach the low 70s Friday. Rain showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are likely during the day Friday. Low pressure will linger in the mountains this weekend. We'll keep slight chance of rain showers and scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Warm air will really take control over the weekend. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s! Another chance for a good soaking arrives with a cold front Monday.