Though rain has moved to our south, dense fog has taken its place.

That’s because temperatures are mild, the air is humid, and winds have calmed down since Tuesday evening. Fog will peak in the mid-morning hours, before quickly dissipating before midday.

Highs on Wednesday will improve to the mid-50s – about 10 to 15° above average. High pressure will keep most showers south of I-70, although some locales in Columbiana County may experience a sprinkle or drizzle during the day.

A regenerating area of low pressure will move towards our area on Thursday, prompting rain’s return to the Valley. Temperatures will stay steady in the upper 40s, with rain setting in close to midnight. Rain will continue into the morning. By Thursday afternoon, rain will become steady, with the chance for some isolated thunder and lightning. That’s as high temperatures will peak close to 60 degrees. Showers and any heavier rain could continue through the evening, but widespread clearing is expected late.

Friday’s high temperature close to 70° will likely be the highest the Valley has experienced since last fall. Skies will become partly cloudy in the afternoon with limited rain chances. We may have a sustained dry stretch overnight into Saturday, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s.

By Saturday, the chance for rain will increase yet again. It will be extraordinarily mild, with forecasted high temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s not only 30+° above average but also potentially challenging a 43-year-old daily high record- 75° set in 1983. Rain will become likely late in the day, and may include some thunderstorms, as well.

After rain clears at some point overnight, temperatures will take a step back on Sunday, with highs closer to 60°. Stray showers from Saturday night could bleed into the day on Sunday.

Milder air is expected to start the week, with another daily high temperature record with potential to fall on Tuesday, though we are expecting temperatures to fall back towards average at the end of next workweek, once the seven-day forecast comes to a close.