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Warm-up on the way with increased sunshine

Active setup this week means a few rain chances ahead

Mild week ahead
Mild week ahead
National Weather Service

By the end of the weekend, sunshine returns and warmer temperatures take hold for the week ahead. An active pattern will still bring a few light rain showers to the region, but most areas will stay dry.

Quiet night ahead

Scattered cloud cover is expected Saturday night as temperatures fall into the upper 20s to mid-30s.

Lows for Saturday night
Lows for Saturday night
National Weather Service

No precipitation is expected for most of Sunday as warmer temperatures take hold. Highs will climb into the upper 40s to low 50s under partly to mostly sunny skies.

Highs for Sunday
Highs for Sunday
National Weather Service

The upcoming week features several weak disturbances moving through the region. Each system carries a small chance for light rain showers or sprinkles, but rainfall amounts will remain well below what’s needed to make a dent in the ongoing drought.

Drought monitor 10-28
Drought monitor 10-28
NOAA via National Drought Mitigation Center

The clipper systems will bring increased cloud cover and periodic rain chances Sunday night, Wednesday, and again next weekend.

Early November temperatures will be on the mild side, with highs reaching the 50s and even into the 60s in parts of the state.