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The National Weather Service has released a forecast for this weekend, indicating a chance of rain and snow showers. The forecast goes into effect on Friday, February 2, and runs through Sunday, February 4.

According to the forecast, rain showers are possible before 11 p.m. on Friday, followed by a slight chance of snow showers between 11 p.m. and midnight. The weather service says it is mostly cloudy, with an expected low of around 29 degrees. North winds are expected to be 9-16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

According to the forecast, partly sunny weather is expected on Saturday, with North winds around 16 mph and gusts as high as 26 mph. The weather service says that Saturday night will be mostly clear, with an expected low of around 26 degrees.

Sunny weather is expected on Sunday, with North winds around 11 mph. Sunday night is also expected to be mostly clear, with North winds expected to be 9-11 mph.

National Weather Service Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 11 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

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