For the first time in more than a month, the state experienced some wet weather. It wasn’t enough to help alleviate the drought or help fight the ongoing dangerous wildfires, but it did end consecutive days without any measurable rain after 41 days.

The wind blew again, fanning the flames in the ongoing bushfire saga. The threat of existing and new wildfires will continue until we can get one severe storm with heavy rain, or a few back-to-back systems with light but persistent showers. The second scenario is the most preferable, because we do not want to have to deal with flooding on top of all the other meteorological nuisance that will come our way this year. With the fires still out of control, expect the possibility of poor air quality downwind of the fires tomorrow.

THIS EVENING: Predominantly clear and fresh. Lows in the low 40s in the northwest corner to mid to upper 40s elsewhere.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, windy and colder. Highlights mid-1950s. The fire threat remains very high. Poor air quality can be a problem for people prone to respiratory problems.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the low 50s. Windy 5-10 km/h. The temperature drops to above thirty degrees at night.

THURSDAY: Our next chance for rain. Unfortunately the chance is small. The storm appears to be heading south, bringing the best chance for rain.

FRIDAY WEEKEND: Sunny and dry. Temperatures around 50 degrees (seasonal for this time of year). COMING UP? What about a good rain shower? Well, this is a meteorological life in the future, but we’ll keep an eye on Saturday, November 23rd. The nominal value of the model guidance (which should be taken with a grain of salt) suggests the potential for significant rain. Prediction fingers are crossed.