ABC-7 First Alert: Chilly Start to the Week Ahead with a Glimpse of Rain on Thursday

Good morning and happy Sunday! As we wake up to freezing temperatures under the ABC-7 First Alert, today's high is expected to reach 53 degrees.

Brace for a cold start this morning and tomorrow, with low temperatures running approximately 5 degrees below average.

The weather forecast for the first part of the week promises quiet conditions and a gradual warming trend.

The departing upper-level trough that brought cooler weather and breezy conditions has moved eastward, making way for a flat upper-level ridge to settle in.

This ridge will usher in clear skies, light winds, and a slight warming on Monday and Tuesday.

By Wednesday, the upper-level flow will shift southwestward, intensifying the warming trend with high temperatures projected to run 3 to 5 degrees above average.

The storm track, trending from northwest to southeast, will influence the distribution of precipitation across the region. A cold front from the east adds to the mix, enhancing the chances of snow in the Sacramento Mountains.

Early estimates suggest 3 to 6 inches of snow above 7,000 feet, subject to the exact storm track.

Residents in the lowlands east of the Rio Grande can anticipate a chance of rain showers on Thursday.

As we transition into Friday and the weekend, dry conditions are expected with high temperatures