The National Weather Service has extended the air stagnation advisory for the Tri-Cities until noon today.
However, the Tri-Cities could see some sunshine by afternoon and again Thursday.
Today, expect more patchy freezing fog before 10 a.m. A slight chance of rain and snow is in the forecast after 10 a.m. Any precipitation is expected to fall as snow at elevations over 600 feet, and much of the Tri-Cities is near 400 feet.
Thursday should be dry and sunny with highs climbing into the low 40s.
The Tri-Cities will be under a freeze warning Monday and Tuesday nights.
An upper level trough with a cold air mass is over the Tri-Cities and will move east Tuesday, but the cold air mass will linger, according to the National Weather Service.
The low Tuesday morning in the Tri-Cities is predicted to be 31 degrees and Wednesday morning the low could be about two degrees lower.
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-Cities Legislative Council are taking reservations for the annual legislative trip to Olympia on Feb. 7-8. The registration deadline is Jan. 23.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with lawmakers to promote the Tri-Cities and the region for its business-friendly atmosphere and recreational activities, and urge support for regional projects that benefit the community.
The legislative council was formed to demonstrate a united front when promoting the Tri-Cities to elected leaders throughout the state. The purpose is to share resources and avoid duplication of efforts among the membership with respect to monitoring legislative information and events.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Hughesman Award.
The award recognizes individuals in the Tri-City area who are under the age of 21 and have demonstrated excellence in community involvement.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday.
A wind advisory has been issued for the Tri-Cities from 2 to 11 p.m. todayMonday by the National Weather Service.
A vigorous storm system with a cold front will be passing over the Mid-Columbia, according to the weather service.
Wind speeds are expected to build to 21 to 26 mph this afternoon with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities is accepting applications for 2014 grants.
Since its inception in 2000, the group has contributed over $1 million to programs that benefit women and children in the Tri-City community. Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000 and are limited to specific programs within an agency.
Proceeds from the October 2013 luncheon will determine the amount to be awarded in 2014. No federal money is included in the grants.
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