: Cliff Mass Weather Blog This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics Saturday , October 12, 2013 Big Ridge and Extraordinary Fall Weather Ahead We had a marvelous summer . nbsp Then during the second half of September we were tested by some unseasonably wet and windy weather . nbsp And last week has been nothing to brag . about But everything is about to change . The next week is going to be glorious , with no precipitation , warming temperatures , and plenty of sun . nbsp Some clouds midweek and maybe some morning fog on a few days . but nothing . serious Who or what should you thank for this boon A high amplitude , persistent ridge of high pressure in the eastern Pacific that will be locked down for many days . nbsp What meteorologists call a