A chilly start to the weekend as we have cold easterly winds off the ocean, and a deck of clouds overhead. Rain will pick up in coverage and intensity as the day goes on, and it promises to be more or less a washout tonight.

Fortunately, the frontal system responsible for the rain will clear out of the area by Saturday. Sunny conditions will prevail, with winds turning from the east to the west and picking up to 15-20mph by the afternoon. High temperatures should top out around the mid-upper 50s, right about average for this time of year. Clear skies overnight Saturday will allow for good radiational cooling, and low temperatures could dip into the mid-upper 30s across the region.

Sunday promises to be the best day of the weekend, with high pressure firmly in control over the region. Sunny skies should allow for a mild day with high temperatures approaching 60.

The next storm system moves into the area later Monday into Monday night, with another chance for rain. Temperatures Monday could top 60 again with warm air flowing ahead of an approaching cold front.