Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 805 AM EDT Sat Oct 25 2014 Valid 00Z Sun Oct 26 2014 - 00Z Sun Nov 02 2014 Model guidance is still showing day to day variations in flow across higher latitudes of the Pacific but the forecast appears to have stabilized in terms of agreement/continuity for the islands and vicinity. Eastward progression of high pressure initially over 150W should allow for brief weakening of trades early next week. Then strong high pressure building into the central Pacific and eventually reaching a position to the northeast of the islands will support increased trades during the latter half of next week. Latest GFS/ECMWF runs have maintained reasonable continuity for the front expected to drop southward into the region by around Fri. Ridging aloft in the vicinity should help to keep showers on the lighter side into midweek. Then the aforementioned front and a possible developing weakness on the southeastern side of a consolidating ridge to the northwest may enhance rainfall somewhat late in the week. Rausch