Threat for rain, snow into the holiday weekend

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QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Clouds return, areas of fog and drizzle overnight
  • Rainy Friday, changing to snow Saturday
  • Light snow possible for Christmas Eve

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Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

DETAILED FORECAST

Overnight: Expect mostly cloudy skies with patchy fog and drizzle developing late. Temperatures will briefly drop into the lower 40s before beginning to rise overnight.

Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

Friday: Expect cloudy skies with on and off light rain and drizzle. Despite the rain, temperatures will be mild, climbing into the middle 50s. Rain will become heavier and more widespread Friday night.

Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

Credit: Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell

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Saturday: Rain will be likely early in the morning with the rain mixing with and changing to snow by early afternoon. Some light snow accumulation will be possible, mainly under 1 inch. Temperatures will drop from around 40 degrees early in the morning through the 30s during the day. It will be blustery.

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Sunday: Skies will be mostly cloudy with snow showers and flurries developing in the afternoon. Some additional light snow accumulation will be possible, mainly under 1 inch. Highs will reach around freezing.

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Monday: Expect a cold, blustery day with some breaks in the clouds. Highs will only reach into the upper 20s.

Tuesday: Skies will be partly sunny with a chance for some flurries. Highs will hold in the middle 20s.

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