ROANOKE, Va. – A warm front splits the area in half Wednesday, providing a boundary for a few morning showers north of Interstate 64.
It will also separate mild air from warmer air. Highs north of US 460 reach the low to mid 60s, while areas farther south will be warmer.
Most of us will be cloudy throughout the day.
Come Thursday, we’re sandwiched between high pressure offshore and a storm system to the north. That wind comes gusting down the mountains, which leads to added warmth.
We’re talking record-breaking highs for the day, but possibly the warmest February day on record.
Afternoon temperatures reach into the 70s and 80s, which is more common for late May - not late February.
A front passes through Friday, bringing temperatures back down to Earth but also bringing along strong wind gusts.
The wind calms by Saturday, but a weak storm system sends moisture over our newly-arrived cool air. This results in periods of rain showers late morning into the afternoon.
Sunday is calmer and milder with highs reaching back into the 60s across much of the area.
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