Tuesday’s unseasonably cool 51 degree high marked the chilliest day since April 24 (47°) and also equals the NORMAL high on Nov.11, nearly a month from now.

Temperatures should warm several degrees Wednesday thanks to the return of abundant sunshine

Upper-level jet stream winds aloft to shift southwest allowing a ridge to set up across the Midwest, a proxy for much above normal temperatures

String of above normal days on tap following one more cool day Wednesday

6–10-day outlook (Oct. 21-25) indicates the warmer-than-normal pattern is predicted to continue well into next week.

Thursday forecast highs and departures from normal

Friday forecast highs and departures from normal

Saturday forecast highs and departures from normal

Sunday forecast highs and departures from normal

Monday forecast highs and departures from normal

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