Rain, Rain, Probably Every Day

A major weather pattern change is taking place that will carry us through mid March, resulting in a steady period of above-average temperatures. This week, every day brings us a chance of rain showers, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

There's a 20 percent chance of showers overnight, with a low around 45°. Breezy, with gusts up to 25 mph. Here's a look at the week ahead:

• Monday: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60°. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

• Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66°. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. In the evening, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56°. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

• Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 56°. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. In the evening, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 44°. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

• Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48°.

• Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51°.

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