Temperatures to reach 78 today

At the Ag Hall on Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s today, according to the National Weather Service.

The above-normal temperatures are expected to continue on Thursday, with a high near 78, the weather service said.

After rain on Thursday night, the high on Friday is expected to be 69, according to the weather service.

Breezy conditions are expected now through the end of the week, the weather service said. Dry fuels and gusty winds will elevate fire weather concerns.

Rain returns Thursday night through Saturday, with a potential at times for heavy rain.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said. A south wind of 8 to 16 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 59, according to the weather service. A south wind of around 14 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.

Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said. A south wind of 15 to 20 mph will gust as high as 33 mph.

Thursday night, there will be a 60 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm. The low will be around 63 with a south wind of 15 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 100 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 69, the weather service said. A south wind of 11 to 14 mph is forecast, gusting as high as 29 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 40. Between a half and three-quarters inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 57, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 52, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.