ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — If you’re a fan of sunshine and mild fall temperatures, you’re going to like this week’s forecast. But another stretch without rain isn’t exactly what parts of Western North Carolina need.
The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s through Friday, with little chance of rain before the weekend.
Monday will be sunny with a high near 72 degrees in Asheville after some early morning fog clears. Temperatures will drop to around 39 overnight.
Tuesday looks even warmer, with sunshine and a high near 74. Clouds will begin moving in Tuesday night, bringing slightly cooler weather Wednesday, when the high should reach around 70.
The sunshine returns Thursday and Friday, with highs near 74 and 76, respectively.
Overnight temperatures will generally dip into the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Dry weather isn’t helping drought recovery
Recent rainfall has brought welcome relief to Western North Carolina, leaving much of the Asheville area and central mountains out of drought.
But not every part of the region has recovered. Some areas farther west are still dealing with abnormally dry conditions or drought, and another week without rain won’t help.
The National Weather Service says a stubborn area of high pressure is responsible for the sunny, dry weather. That pattern is expected to stick around through the end of the workweek.
A cold front could finally shake things up over the weekend, bringing more clouds and a chance of showers.
Will rain spoil Halloween?
Saturday is Halloween, and the forecast gets a little less certain heading into the weekend.
The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 72 Saturday, with a 40% chance of showers Saturday night. Rain chances increase to 60% Sunday.
That means trick-or-treaters may want to keep an eye on the forecast, although it’s still too early to say exactly when showers might arrive.
For now, the workweek looks ideal for getting outside and enjoying the fall weather. And while the sunshine is welcome, parts of Western North Carolina could use another round of rain.