Above average temps and mostly clear through the weekend

Happy Friday on the High Desert!  There may be some areas experiencing freezing temperatures early this morning, but in general, we can expect a dry and quiet pattern today. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday and several degrees above average for this time of year.

A cold front will arrive late Sunday lowering snow levels in the central and southern WA Cascades by late afternoon and then the rest of the forecast overnight and early Monday. This will result in increased snowfall amounts in  the Cascades (accumulations of 8-16 inches).  Travel will be impacted by both the snow and wind (gusts as high as 45mph) producing severely reduced visibilities and possible whiteout conditions at times.  As a result, a Winter Storm Watch is in place along the East Slopes of the Cascades from Sunday Afternoon through Monday afternoon.

Winds will be light again today, out of the south and in the 5-10mph range at their most active but generally light and not too noticeable.

Highs today will be in the 50s and overnight lows will linger in the 20s and 30s across the forecast area.

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