LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Forecasters said a cold front is expected to move over the region early next week, bringing with it colder temperatures, wind, rain and snow in the higher elevations.
The National Weather Service said a weak frontal system was to pass northwest of the North Coast overnight, with no rainfall expected, although there is the potential for early morning patchy fog on the coast and in areas of Lake County, including Cobb, on Friday morning.
A stronger front is expected to move into the area on Tuesday, bringing with it the potential for snow showers above the 3,000 foot elevation mark.
“This will be the coldest air of the season so far. Cool and unsettled weather with showers, mountain snow and gusty winds are expected,” the National Weather Service’s long term forecast said.
The specific Lake County forecast says that rain could actually arrive late Monday night, with chances of rain to continue through Thursday.
Temperatures through the weekend are forecast to rise up to the low 70s during the day and high 40s at night, dropping into the low 50s during the day and at night into the high 30s with the arrival of the cold front.
Light winds also are in the forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, the forecast said.
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Cold front expected to bring rain early in the week
- Elizabeth Larson