Tracking a gusty afternoon with the return of rain by Thursday

Today: Winds remain gusty out of the northwest up to the mid-30s this afternoon. Skies remain mostly sunny thanks to a high pressure system off to the west. Afternoon highs warm into the mid-60s.

Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 30s as wins remain out of the northwest at 8-12 mph. Skies remain mostly clear.

Extended: A big pattern change is on the way, but it won't bring much more than a temperature change. Tuesday is another 80 degree day, with abundant sunshine. On Wednesday we'll add some clouds, and be likely just as warm, as winds turn more southerly. Temperatures may even best Tuesday by a degree or two. This warm up will happen just ahead of an approaching cold front. Behind the front will be a noticeable change in airmass. Expect mid-70s on Thursday, and a high in the low 60s on Friday with a 10-15 mph sustained wind. It's going to feel like late fall to wrap up the week. Even with such a big temperature change, the atmosphere is dry as a bone, meaning we won't see any rain chances with the cold front. From there we stay dry and cooler than normal through the weekend.