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Columbus Day Weekend Weather: Sunny Skies, Pleasant Temperatures

It's supposed to be sunny with temperatures in the 60s and 70s — once we get through today.

We’re in for sunny skies and mild temperatures this holiday weekend — once we get through today.

There is a slight chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms between 3 and 4 p.m. Friday, and it’s expected to remain cloudy with temperatures falling below 60 degrees around 5 p.m.

Tonight will be clear with temperatures dropping into the mid-40s.

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Saturday will be sunny with highs surpassing 60 degrees, and Sunday will be sunny again and even warmer.

Columbus day will once again be sunny and the high will be around 70.

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Friday: A slight chance of showers before 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 59 by 5 p.m. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

  • Friday night: Mostly clear with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Saturday: Sunny with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
  • Saturday night: Mostly clear with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening with gusts as high as 15 mph.
  • Sunday: Sunny with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
  • Sunday night: Mostly clear with a low around 54.
  • Columbus Day: Sunny with a high near 70.

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