Dry forecast and our sorely-needed break from the rain continues tonight and Thursday. Warmer temperatures and a few rain showers are on tap for this weekend...A weak cold front will cross the Appalachians today. However, dry air aloft will severely limit moisture & rainfall is not a threat. We'll see a few high level clouds with otherwise clear skies and a low of 16. High pressure arrives Thursday to keep sunshine and dry conditions in the forecast. Cool air lingers during the day but sunshine will gradually put temperatures in the mid to upper 40s Thursday.

Warming trend continues Friday through the weekend as southwest air flow pulls lots of warm air from the Gulf of Mexico into the Mid Atlantic States. Low pressure system will lift copious amounts of moisture into our area during the day Friday. Heavy cloud cover & a few rain showers will spread into the area Friday afternoon & evening.  Rain showers become more widespread as the front passes Saturday night and Sunday. Ahead of the front, plenty of warm air will keep daytime highs in the mid to upper 50s this weekend.

Cold front Sunday will bring cooler, more seasonal temperatures for the first part of next week. Persistent low level clouds and maybe a few light rain showers linger into Monday.  Forecast will dry out for Tuesday...more rain is on tap for midweek next week.