Clearing, Warming: Hudson Valley Weekend

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Looks as if we'll have lots of sunshine Monday — except when the moon is in its way — as the region finishes shaking off the latest bout of wild weather.

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The storm brought up to 3 inches of rain plus snow and ice for many, and wind gusts up to 65 mph, before moving northeast to bury much of New England under 18 inches of wet snow.

We expect some rain again on Friday. It will remain chilly over the weekend.

However, Monday, the day of the solar eclipse, is looking balmy and clear — for a forecast still five days out.

There is a concern that a band of clouds will move across western/central Pennsylvania and New York around the time of the eclipse, AccuWeather lead long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok said. "There is even a possibility of a passing shower. This could lower viewing opportunity for a couple of hours."

Here's the National Weather Service's five-day forecast based on northern Westchester:

• Thursday night - Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers, snow and sleet this evening, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Friday - Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Friday Night - Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Saturday - Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
• Saturday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
• Sunday - Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
• Sunday Night - Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
• Monday - Sunny. Highs around 60.
• Monday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.