Weekend Weather: Cool and Soggy

Today may be as good as it’s going to get weather-wise this weekend. 

The National Weather Service says the sun will shine all day today and temperatures will reach about 80 degrees. Tonight temperatures drop to the high 50s.

Tomorrow there is a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon, otherwise, skies should be partly sunny and temperatures will reach the low 70s. The chance of rain rises slightly to 30 percent at night, when temperatures dip to the high 40s

Sunday will likely bring rain in the afternoon and temperatures will remain cool, reaching just the mid 50s during the day. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s at night and rain is likely until about 8 p.m. 

For Columbus Day, expect sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s.

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