Showers Fade as a Sunny Stretch Settles In
The next few days bring a quick weather pivot: damp and cloudy at first, then noticeably drier, brighter, and cooler. Showers linger through this afternoon and return late tonight, but the main rain window arrives Friday before the pattern clears out for the weekend.
The change will be easy to feel. Today stays mild and gray, with highs near 74. By Saturday morning, the air turns crisper, and overnight lows settle near 39 by Saturday night. After Friday’s rain, the forecast opens into several mostly sunny days, making the weekend and midweek stretch look much better for outdoor plans.
The damp stretch lingers into Friday
This afternoon brings scattered showers, mainly before 3 p.m. The rain does not look especially heavy, but it may be enough to keep roads damp and outdoor surfaces slick. Rain chances sit around 40%, with new rainfall amounts expected to stay under a tenth of an inch.
That means some places may only see a brief shower, while others stay mostly dry under thick cloud cover. The bigger theme is the lack of sunshine. Expect a mostly cloudy sky, mild air, and a south wind around 7 mph.
Tonight stays cloudy and mild. Temperatures only fall to around 67, which is warm for an overnight low in this pattern. A few showers may develop again, mainly after 3 a.m. Rain chances are lower than Friday’s setup, around 30%, and any new rain should remain light, again under a tenth of an inch.
Friday is the wetter day to watch.
Showers are likely, mainly before 5 p.m., with a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals should land between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. That is not a soaking storm for most locations, but it is enough to make Thursday night through Friday feel unsettled.
The temperature trend also changes Friday. Instead of climbing back into the 70s, the high sits near 67. A west wind at 6 to 9 mph helps start the transition toward cooler and drier air.
Here is the short version of the rain timeline:
Period | Main weather | Rain chance | Temperature |
This afternoon | Showers possible before 3 p.m., mostly cloudy | 40% | High near 74 |
Tonight | Showers possible after 3 a.m., mostly cloudy | 30% | Low near 67 |
Friday | Showers likely, mainly before 5 p.m. | 90% | High near 67 |
Friday night | Clouds break, gradually clearing | Low | Low near 44 |
The key point is simple: Friday carries the highest rain risk, while showers before and after that look lighter and more scattered.
Friday night brings the real turning point
The weekend improvement starts Friday night. The sky remains mostly cloudy at first, but clouds should gradually thin and give way to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures drop sharply compared with the previous night, falling to around 44.
That colder low is a sign that the air mass is changing. The wind starts from the west at 5 to 8 mph, then becomes calm after midnight. With clearing skies and lighter winds, temperatures can fall efficiently.
By early Saturday, the damp and humid feel should be gone. The air will feel fresher, and the ground may still be damp in spots from Friday’s showers. Puddles and wet leaves could linger in shaded areas, but the broader weather pattern will be turning much more favorable.
This is the kind of Friday night forecast that matters for weekend planning. If an event begins Friday evening, expect lingering clouds and a cooler feel. If plans start Saturday morning or later, conditions look far more comfortable.
The shift also means layers become more useful than rain gear after Friday. A jacket may feel better than an umbrella by Saturday morning. The difference between Thursday night’s low near 67 and Saturday night’s low near 39 is large enough to make the weekend feel like a new season.
The weekend looks sunny, dry, and cooler
Saturday should be the standout day for anyone tired of gray skies. The forecast calls for sunny conditions with a high near 64. Winds look light out of the northwest, so the day should feel calm as well as bright.
After the rain, sunshine will be helpful. It should dry patios, sidewalks, fields, and roads, though shaded spots may take longer. Saturday is the better day for errands, yardwork, walking, or outdoor sports if dry weather is the main priority.
Saturday night turns mostly clear and chilly, with a low around 39. That is jacket weather for evening plans. It also means anyone with sensitive outdoor plants may want to pay attention, especially in colder pockets. The forecast does not call for freezing temperatures, but upper 30s can still stress tender plants depending on exposure and local conditions.
Sunday stays pleasant. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 68. That is a little milder than Saturday, and it should feel comfortable during the afternoon. Sunday night becomes partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
The weekend breaks down like this:
Saturday
Sunny and cooler, with a high near 64. Light northwest wind keeps the day calm.
Saturday night
Mostly clear and chilly, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and milder, with a high near 68.
Sunday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
The best part of the weekend forecast is the consistency. Once Friday’s showers move through, no major rain signal appears for Saturday or Sunday. That gives a relatively clean window for plans that need dry weather.
Early next week turns cooler before a midweek rebound
The dry theme continues into next week, but temperatures step down again after Monday.
Monday looks partly sunny with a high near 61. That is cooler than Sunday, though still manageable for outdoor plans. Monday night turns partly cloudy and colder, with a low around 35.
Tuesday is the coldest daytime forecast in the stretch, with sunshine and a high near 54. That is a bigger drop, especially compared with this afternoon’s high near 74. Tuesday night remains mostly clear, with another low around 35.
By Wednesday, temperatures begin to recover. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 64. That brings conditions closer to Saturday’s feel, with bright weather and a more comfortable afternoon.
The early-week cooldown may be easy to miss if the sun is shining, but morning temperatures tell the story. Lows in the mid-30s Monday night and Tuesday night will feel much colder than the muggy, cloudy nights at the start of the period.
This is where the forecast becomes useful beyond rain timing. The main issue shifts from umbrellas to layers.
A few practical takeaways stand out:
Keep rain gear handy through Friday, especially during the day.
Plan dry outdoor work for Saturday, Sunday, or Wednesday.
Expect a much cooler start Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning.
Check on sensitive plants if colder spots near you often run lower than the official forecast.
Use caution on wet leaves Friday and early Saturday, especially on steps and walkways.
The stretch from Saturday through Wednesday has several bright windows, but the mornings will not all feel the same. Saturday morning starts near 44 after Friday night’s clearing. Sunday morning starts closer to 39. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings could begin near 35.
That cooler air will make sunny afternoons feel fresh rather than warm.
What this pattern means for daily plans
This forecast has two main chapters. Chapter one is damp, mild, and cloudy. Chapter two is sunnier, drier, and cooler.
The first chapter runs through Friday. This afternoon’s showers are scattered and light, tonight’s rain chance waits until late, and Friday brings the most widespread showers. Travel impacts should be modest, but wet roads, reduced visibility in heavier showers, and slick leaves are all possible.
The second chapter begins Friday night and settles in over the weekend. Sunshine returns Saturday. Mostly sunny skies hold Sunday. After a partly sunny Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday look dry and bright.
If planning around the weather, Friday is the day that needs the most flexibility. Outdoor plans may still happen, but they should have a rain backup. Saturday and Sunday look much more dependable.
For clothing, the forecast calls for a quick switch. Short sleeves may still feel fine this afternoon, especially with a high near 74 and a low tonight near 67. By the weekend, light jackets and warmer evening layers make more sense. By Tuesday morning, a heavier jacket may feel right.
For home and yard tasks, timing matters:
Task | Better timing | Why it fits |
Lawn work | Saturday afternoon or Sunday | Drier ground and better sunshine |
Outdoor cleaning | Saturday or Wednesday | Dry weather and lighter winds |
Long walks or runs | Sunday afternoon | Milder high near 68 |
Plant checks | Monday night through Wednesday morning | Lows near 35 may be chilly for tender plants |
Rain-sensitive errands | Saturday through Wednesday | Lower rain risk after Friday |
The forecast does not point to one long warm spell. It points to a clean break from showers, followed by a sunny but cooler stretch. That is often one of the more useful autumn patterns, since it gives dry days without much heat or humidity.
The bottom line for the forecast
Showers remain possible this afternoon and late tonight, then become likely Friday before tapering off by early evening. Rain amounts look modest, but Friday will still feel wet and gray.
After that, the pattern improves fast. Friday night clears, Saturday turns sunny, and Sunday stays mostly sunny. Early next week brings cooler air, with highs dipping to the 50s by Tuesday and lows near the mid-30s Monday and Tuesday night. Wednesday rebounds with sunshine and a high near 64.
The best plan is to get through Friday with an umbrella nearby, then enjoy the brighter stretch that follows. The rain fades, the clouds break, and a run of dry, sunny days takes over.
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