More rain, plus wind in today’s forecast as cool front moves in

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A break in rain is anticipated later this morning, then additional light rain showers are possible this afternoon before all precipitation tapers off from west to east, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Quickly falling temperatures this evening may create flash freeze conditions for any remaining wet roads or standing water, the weather service said. High winds are possible today.

Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the temperature rising to near 55 by 11 a.m., then falling to around 44 during the remainder of the day, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

A south wind of 13 to 16 mph will become west southwest Thursday afternoon, and may gust as high as 32 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a slight chance of drizzle before 7 p.m., with a low of 26, according to the weather service. A west northwest wind of 13 to 16 mph may gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 30, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 10 to 15 mph will gust as high as 23 mph.

Friday night, it will be partly sunny with a high near 29 and a north wind of 3 to 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny with a high of 29 and a north wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 21, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny with a high near 43, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of snow after midnight, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 42, the weather service said.

Monday night, New Year’s Eve, the forecast is mostly cloudy with a low of 14, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, New Year’s Day, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 24, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low around 10, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny with a high near 32, the weather service said.