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KEY MESSAGES

* Dry weather prevails through next week with a warming trend through midweek.

* Light winds and strengthening inversions will likely reduce air quality next week.

* Gusty east winds may develop along Sierra ridges Monday into Tuesday, and possibly late next week.

DISCUSSION

Highs this weekend will creep from the low 40s to the upper 40s/low 50s by the time Monday rolls around. This warming trend will continue through at least midweek as upper level ridging builds over the area. Morning lows will also start to rise, though will remain below freezing for much of the week. Upper level ridging will also bring light winds and morning inversions, increasing the potential for air quality concerns and fog development in Sierra valleys.

The only exception to this benign weather regime is the potential for increased gusty ridges Monday and Tuesday due to east winds. This is due to a shortwave to our north, though models want to push that shortwave east, reducing the likelihood for said gusty winds. As this is a small scale feature, the models might have difficulty resolving it for the next couple of runs. If this does set up, though, those strong winds could bring impacts to travel and recreation.

-Giralte

AVIATION

VFR conditions and light breezes will prevail through the weekend. Periods of FZFG and IFR/LIFR remain possible at KTRK during the overnight hours.

-Salas

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...None. CA...None.