Rain in today’s forecast

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Light rain chances will slowly increase from west to east today across the region, continuing overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The best chances for rain will be in locations along and south of I-70, the weather service said.

More mild fall weather is expected Friday through the weekend, along with some light rain chances late Saturday through Sunday, according to the weather service.

Strong northwest winds are likely for Sunday afternoon, with gusts approaching 30 to 40 mph in some locations.

Today, there is an 80 percent chance of showers, and showers are likely mainly after 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 51 with a southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 43 with an east northeast wind of 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Friday, it will be mostly cloudy with a high of 59, and a west wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 44 and a west wind of 3 to 5 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 65 and a northwest wind of 3 to 7 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 46, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Sunday, it will be breezy and mostly sunny with a high near 59, the weather service said.

Sunday night, the low will be around 39 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 60, the weather service said.

Monday night, the low will be around 43 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, the high will be near 63 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said

Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 69, the weather service said.