The active/rainy pattern continues

We're getting a bit of a pause this week in the rain, but the active pattern returns for our 3rd full week of November. We've made some inroads in pushing back on ongoing drought conditions, but since we were so far behind on rainfall, more will be needed This month has already been historic in terms of rainfall (top 5 wettest for many), and more rain is coming soon.

Here's the preview:

There may be two separate rounds coming across the area, one happening on Monday and then we'll see if a more potent system arrives on Wednesday (Nov. 20th)

And it will also be colder for the 3rd week of November. I would anticipate highs in the 30s/40s, with lows dipping back below freezing:

 

Week of Thanksgiving:

We could potentially have active weather during the holiday week. Please check back for more updates, but for now, look at the images below. One is Sunday, the other is Tuesday, and if they become reality, we may very well have rain and snow potential coming across the central Plains. Lately, we've had several desert Southwest systems, and those have been quite productive for us. It may continue into the holiday week and beyond. We don't know yet how soon it will end, but I do expect a return of western US high pressure, which will bring about a stretch of drier weather.

There's going to be some colder weather at the start of the holiday week, but it may be warming back up in time for Thanksgiving Day. Overall, the holiday week looks near "normal" for temperatures. 

November meteor shower:

The Leonids will peak on November 16/17. Remember, with these celestial events, there's not much to remember about viewing other than finding the darkest spot available to you. We will have an almost full moon, which will make viewing a bit more challenging. However, with a favorable forecast, you might be inclined to check it out.