The Atmospheric River continues through the end of this week. Initial focal points are from the Sierra extending north into Idaho and Wyoming. Periodic cold fronts Wednesday over the Sierra and Northern Rockies, and again Friday will bring better quality. Cold air for the Rockies hits later this week, with snow pushing south into northern Utah and Colorado.

Dry times will persist into next weekend. Bluebird skies will be complemented by strong inversions and above-freezing mountain temperatures through Tuesday. On Wednesday, a weak system moving into the interior will only bring high clouds and outflow winds to Southcentral AK. Sunny skies look to return Thursday-Friday. Precipitation returns Saturday at the very earliest to coastal mountains.