Two distinct storms will affect weather in the area this weekend going into next week. The first is the remnant of the once mighty “bomb” cyclone that brought an abrupt return of winter conditions to the northern Plains states and Upper Midwest. The second will be a storm developing over Texas that could be a severe weather threat down South. Neither should result in a washout as the bulk of precipitation associated with these storms is timed to fall later in the day or overnight. Temperatures will be largely above normal during this period.

Rest of today – cloudy with chance of drizzle early. High temperatures around 60°F. Overnight lows in the mid-50s. Winds are forecast to turn to the south ahead of an anticipated cold front and in the wake of a warm front passing. Rain should accompany this frontal passage overnight.

Saturday – warm day in store with highs reaching into the low-70s despite mostly cloudy skies as the cold front passing overnight is forecast to stall and become stationary during the day. Overnight lows in the mid-50s again.

Sunday – shower chances increase as the next storm approaches. Temperatures will be cooler with highs in the low-60s due to clouds and rain. A second, more vigorous cold front is forecast to pass overnight into Monday. Rain, heavy at times, possibly with thunderstorms as overnight lows fall into the mid-50s.

Monday – rain associated with this second storm should clear out around lunchtime. Cloudy day forecast now, but could see more breaks in the clouds and warmer temperatures in the upper-60s.