Terrific weekend weather...

A cooler airmass has arrived, and the forecast is shaping up very nicely for us right on into next week. Afternoons will be primarily sunny with comfortable temps, and overnight temps will be fairly cool.

Today will be a breezy day with west winds gusting to 30mph or so at times in the Piedmont. Up in the mountains, some 50mph gusts are possible. Highs today will be in the lower 70s for most.

Lows through the weekend will be in the lower 40s, and both Saturday and Sunday morning, some of the traditionally colder spots could see some upper 30s. The weekend will be beautiful.....sunshine both days with upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday for highs and highs Sunday in the mid 70s.

Next week...

Monday and Tuesday will feature lots of sun with highs in the mid 70s. A cold front will slide through mid-week, and at this point, it looks like a dry frontal passage. Quiet, sunny weather looks to continue for the end of next work week.

Paula...

Paula has been downgraded to a tropical depression as shear and interaction with Cuba continue to take a toll.

Foliage...

The high winds today up in the mountains will likely take a toll on some of the foliage. However, more color change will occur over the next couple of days, and the weekend weather in the mountains will be fantastic.