WEDNESDAY WEATHER BRIEFING

Good morning!This will be a quick one as the weather looks very quiet over the next week or so. The big story in the next few days will be a rare appearance by WINTER as temperatures will actually be appropriate for the season for a change.I thought we could try to squeeze in some sun today but I am not as optimistic this morning. Best chance to see some brightening at midday will be south of Rt 30. Model cloud cover:That said, temperatures will still be above average today with highs 40-43.There is a small chance for a sprinkle or shower this afternoon.The cold air out west will migrate east over the next few days 8am temperatures show the chill:Highs tomorrow and on New Year's Day will be noticeably colder.Lots of clouds to end 2015 and start 2016 but not much more than a flurry.Saturday will be a sunnier, nicer day. There might be some flurries Sunday afternoon.LONG RANGE: A mild January week next week with high temperatures running around 7-10 degrees above average for much of the week. No big storms in sight!WEATHER FOR WEATHER GEEKS: The Valley's most detailed weather video will be online by 8pm and tonight I will preview my "Year in Review" post that will go online tomorrow. I have picked the top 5 weather stories of the year for our region. We'll see if you agree with my choices! Also tonight: an update on the possible pattern change later in January....which is NOT a lock to happen....yet.CONNECT: FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube