Dry weather will continue through the remainder of the work week as high pressure remains in control. Temperatures will continue to moderate through the period with well above average temperatures expected this weekend as a strong storm system passes to our north. In addition, precipitation chances will also increase this weekend with moderate rains possible Sunday night as the system’s cold front passes through the area. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Christmas Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.