Friday is shaping up to be a washout across the area, so plan accordingly. Expect cloudy skies and steady periods of rain throughout the day, with a high reaching only 59 degrees and northeast winds at 10 to 15 mph. Total rainfall could approach an inch by the time the day is done, with showers continuing into the overnight hours as temperatures drop to around 51. It’s a good day to keep the umbrella close and the travel plans flexible.
The good news is that the weekend brings a significant turnaround. Saturday sees improving conditions with partly cloudy skies and a high of 72, with rain chances dropping to nearly nothing. Sunday looks even better — mostly sunny and pleasant at 77 degrees with light winds. That stretch of nice weather carries into early next week, with Monday climbing to 80 under partly cloudy skies.
If you’ve been waiting on the weather to cooperate for outdoor plans, the weekend is your window.
