Before The Storm

Above, the storm clouds are moving in today. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since we're expected to have rain, thunderstorms and snow showers this weekend through Monday, I felt that this would be a good time to take my exercise walk around. Earlier, I was able sit outside on the deck as it was sunny with a few clouds. But that has changed.

During this morning's gathering down at the Flying J at Denny's of neighbors, most said that the first snows around here usually come on or just after Halloween, so this weekend's snow showers (if they do come) are a bit early. All are curious if this will be a wet winter.

After our gathering, I just decided to relax at home with the radio on. Since I forgot to defrost some meat for tonight's dinner, I'll probably eat at Denny's tonight.

Here's the latest forecast for the weekend by the National Weather Service:

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.