This - Sunday's - morning's temperatures once again bottomed out in the teens amid the Arctic air mass still covering Mecklenburg County. That looks to be the penultimate (i.e. next to last) bout with this level of chill given a pattern change in the works. The overall jet stream flow will bottle up any more Arctic air invasions, keeping the frigid air well north of the area as this week progresses.
Clouds will move in this morning as a weak upper air disturbance passes to the south of the area. Winds will be much lighter today (vs. Saturday's gales) as the air pressure gradient relaxes. Local thermometers will top out in the low 30s this afternoon, still a good 15-20 degrees below the average for this date.
Tonight's clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to plunge back into the teens by dawn Monday. That, however, looks to be the last gasp of the current Arctic regime. Under sunny skies and continued light winds tomorrow afternoon's highs around the county will top out in the low 40s. Tuesday will then begin with temperatures in the upper 20s, climbing to near or above the 60ยบ mark during the afternoon.
The remainder of the work week will resemble more typical (i.e. less frigid) February conditions. There will be a couple rounds of precipitation possible, which is good news given the growing drought conditions. Here's the latest Drought Monitor graphic showing the severity:
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