Our average high is down to 73 and soon we’ll be losing half a degree a day while we accelerate toward winter. Today’s mid- and upper 70s were a bit above the climatological values as a relatively humid air mass for October hangs on. There’s not a whole lot of change on the way through Friday. The marine air starts to give in a bit as winds shift somewhat, but noticing it on the ground may be tricky.

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       Through tonight: It will be a mix of clouds and clear through the evening. There will be a small chance of a passing shower through sunset or so. Some patchy fog may develop, especially after midnight and toward dawn. Lows will range from near 60 to the mid-60s. Winds should be light from the south and southeast.

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       Tomorrow (Friday): Clouds will be most numerous and lowest early in the day. Otherwise, it will be quite a lot like today, though perhaps a bit sunnier and warmer. Temperatures will head for the upper 70s to around 80 for highs. Winds will blow from the southeast around 5 mph.

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       Pollen update: Mold spores are moderate/high. Grass and weed pollen are low.

       Winter is coming: In something of an annual tradition, the Weather Channel has released its winter storm names for 2021-22. With a sponsorship by Wendy’s, you might also want to grab a Frosty.

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