Fall coming quickly; weather change ahead

The recent dry and mild weather pattern will come to an abrupt end Monday night as a cold front in the Gulf of Alaska swings southeast through the area.

While the front will bring some light rain to most areas MOnday night... the bigger weather change will be noticed on Tuesday. Temperatures in The Lowlands will top out below 60 degrees in most locations... while temperatures in the mountains passes only peak out around the 40 degree mark.

Precipitation behind the front Tuesday and Tuesday night will be showery. While snowfall amounts in the mountains will not be heavy... snow levels will drop to around 4000 feet.

After a short period of cool and drier conditions on Wednesday... a series of frontal systems and yet another upper level low pressure system will bring cool and damp weather to the area later Thursday through next weekend.

Be prepared for cool and damp weather over the upcoming week if you are planning outdoor activities. If you plan to hike in the mountains over the upcoming week... monitor weather forecasts and be prepared for much cooler and wet conditions.