Rain On Friday Will Make Way For 6 Days Of Sun: Hudson Valley Forecast

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Six days of sunshine, that's what the doctor ordered.

"Whenever possible, try to get outside during daylight hours and expose yourself to sun. Sunlight, even in small doses, can help boost serotonin and improve your mood. Taking a short walk or even sitting near natural sunlight in your home and workplace can be helpful," Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, told Patch in 2022 in an article on how to fight the winter blues.

Our chance for sequential sunshine starts Saturday, after the latest system dumps more rain on the region.

It'll be gusty all weekend, and temperatures will just hit 40 degrees, so be prepared if you're planning to walk on a beach.

We're not surprised that Cluxatawney Henrietta didn't see her shadow, because the Old Farmers Almanac already said the chill won't linger much longer. SEE: Spring Arriving Early For Hudson Valley: New Forecast

Still, AccuWeather meteorologists are skeptical.

There will be more chances for snow as spring gets underway, they said.

"The window of opportunity for snowstorms in the East will remain open through the first half of March, bringing the chance of plowable snow and providing a nice boost to ski resorts across the region," said Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer.

Meanwhile, here's the 6-day forecast based on Rockland County:

• Friday Afternoon - Light rain before 3pm. High near 43. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 13 mph.
• Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 9 to 13 mph.
• Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 7 mph.
• Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 6 mph.
• Sunday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
• Monday - Sunny, with a high near 41.
• Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
• Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 38.
• Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
• Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 41.
• Wednesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
• Thursday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

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