Rain and snow expected for busy holiday weekend

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Warming trend to last through Friday
  • Showers develop Friday
  • Rain changing to snow Saturday, more light snow Christmas Eve

DETAILED FORECAST

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THIS EVENING:  Mainly clear skies and pleasantly cool temperatures in the 40s.

TONIGHT: Skies will be mostly clear. A few passing clouds possible. It will be a chilly night with temperatures dropping into the middle 20s.

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THURSDAY: Expect lots of sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. Highs should reach into the middle 40s. There will be some increase in clouds late.

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FRIDAY: Skies will be mostly cloudy with occasional rain showers. It will be breezy and mild with highs reaching into the lower 50s. Rain will become more widespread Friday night.

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SATURDAY: Rain showers will continue, possibly changing to snow before ending. Some light snow accumulation is possible, mainly in the evening. Expect early morning high temperatures in the low 40s, but quickly falling through the 30s during the day with gusty winds making it feel colder.

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SUNDAY/CHRISTMAS EVE: Skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers developing toward evening. It will be blustery and cold with highs only in the lower 30s.

MONDAY/CHRISTMAS DAY: Some snow showers or flurries will be possible in the morning. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with blustery and cold conditions. Highs will hold to the middle 20s.

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