Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Temperature: 58

Real Feel: 58

Wind: SE 10 mph 

Precipitation: 0%

Humidity: 37%

Because of the high pressure to the north from yesterday I was accurate in predicting that skies would be fairly clear today. I also predicted that today would begin to warm up as the cold front has died out. In addition to the end of the cold front Wisconsin is no longer positioned within a jet stream trough which was feeding in polar continental air to the area. Although today has not had a dramatic increase in temperatures thus far, I am still anticipating a greater increase within the next couple of days.

Jet Stream Positions Wisconsin Within
a Ridge - Warmer Temps to Come

Although this morning started out with overcast altostratus skies, cloud cover has significantly decrease into this afternoon. There are minimal alto cumulus clouds remaining in the sky due to the presence of high pressure over Wisconsin. In addition to clear skies the high pressure in contributing to mild south east winds. Although the winds are south east the high pressure and lack of cloud cover will prevent any significant chance for precipitation today. Furthermore the jet stream has shifted and has positioned Wisconsin in a slight high pressure ridge thus creating the means for temperatures to warm dramatically. Despite the high 50 degrees right now, I expect a conditions to warm a considerable amount within the  next several days.

High Pressure Allows Cloudy Skies to Clear

As south east winds continue to last into tomorrow and high pressure begins to die down, I expect a slight possibility for rain tomorrow in relation to large amounts of moist air to the south moving north. However, the chance for rain will likely not occur until later tomorrow evening or possibly into the following day as high pressure continues to prevail. Overall I expect tomorrow to be similar today in regards to cloud cover and temperature but begin to change into the evening as the chance for rain increases.

Moist Air to the South Moving North