WHAT'S NEW: Windy and cold today while we remain in a severe drought.

WHAT'S NEXT: Rain stays present in the forecast, so we will keep an eye on changing drought conditions. We are tracking a Thanksgiving Day storm that will not only bring rain but has the potential to bring us some mixed precipitation into Friday.

TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds and windy. WNW winds sustained around 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Highs near 50. Lows near 37.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies with more cloud cover late. Highs near 52. Lows near 43.

TUESDAY: Showers early and through the morning commute and drying by the late afternoon. Rainfall totals near .25 of an inch. Highs near 56. Lows near 36.

WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds and a breeze. Highs near 48. Lows near 35.

THURSDAY: Showers through the day with the potential for heavy rainfall and mixed precipitation late and into Friday. Highs near 46. Lows near 35.

FRIDAY: Rain/mixed precipitation possible early then mainly cloudy skies. Highs near 43. Lows near 29.