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KEY MESSAGES

- Gusty and drying north to east winds today into Friday morning with slightly cooler temperatures

- Above normal temperatures continue through the weekend with Minor HeatRisk and dry conditions

- Pattern change next week brings rain and mountain snow chances, isolated thunderstorms, breezy winds and cooler temperatures back to the region

..Next Week

Confidence continues to increase in a significant pattern change next week as ensemble guidance and cluster analysis indicate upper level troughing returning to the region. This will bring along a Spring storm system that will have the potential for rain and mountain snow. Best chances currently look like the mid to late week timeframe. Right now snow levels are approximately 6000 to 7000 feet Tuesday in snow showers, lowering to around 5000 to 6000 ft late Wednesday and Thursday. There is still quite a spread in possible outcomes so we will continue to monitor the trends and provide more details over the coming days. Temperatures will also trend cooler and more seasonable for the time of year, in the 60s in the Valley by Tuesday. Periodically breezy winds and isolated to scattered thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. There is still uncertainty in exact details and timing so be sure to plan ahead for wetter weather and check back frequently for updates!

AVIATION

VFR conditions expected across interior NorCal sites next 24 hours. Breezy north to east winds gusting 20 to 30 kts continue through 06z Friday, then gradually decreasing through Friday morning. Additionally, gusty downslope easterly winds up to 35 kts are anticipated along the Sierra through 15z Friday.

STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.