August 11, 2012
A couple weeks ago we were begging for highs below 100; would it be crazy to hope for the 70s? The last time the Missouri River Valley saw high temperatures below 80 was in early June. After the hottest July on the planet, a few days in August might not get out of the 70s.
Models are coming into agreement that a fairly strong trough of low pressure will dive southward this Thursday into Friday opening the door to cool Canadian air. Highs could potentially drop 10-15 degrees below normal in some locations. While it’s still early to pinpoint exactly how cool we will get, triple digits are history for now.
When will the heat return? The first signs of any heat returning are during the following week, but models are unclear on how hot it will get, and how long the heat could last. For now, bring on the 70s!
