Swing States: Huge Changes in Weather Patterns Set for the Weekend

The ridge of high pressure out west brought record heat to several locations Wednesday. Cities like Reno, Nevada set a new record for the day. Reno’s old record high was 68 degrees set back in 1981. The new record: 70 degrees!

Record highs could be found anywhere from California and Arizona to as far north as Oregon and Montana.

The jet stream pattern will shift by this weekend though as a trough of low pressure settles in over the Great Basin. This will bring colder air to many areas out west that enjoyed mild/warm conditions throughout the work week.

Keep it tuned to WeatherNation online, on the air and on social media for the latest weather forecasts including what to expect with this upcoming pattern shift.