A strong cold front is expected to bring a significant change in temperatures to start the work week in the Tri-Cities area.
Currently, the region is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, but with the passage of the cold front, winds have shifted to the northwest. In areas further north, such as Valentine, O’Neill, and Ainsworth, cooler air has already settled in, bringing temperatures down to the upper 50s and 60s.
Winds are expected to be robust early in the evening, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at times, before gradually decreasing from west to east throughout the late evening and overnight.
Overnight lows are expected to drop dramatically into the 30s and 50s across the region, and Monday's highs will struggle to reach the upper 50s to mid-60s. Additionally, rain chances are on the horizon.
Expect overnight lows to fall dramatically into the 30s and 50s across the region.
Author's summary: Cold front brings temperature drop.