Temps nosedive today; Warmer Presidents Day weekend ahead

Ethan Ford, an employee of National Trail Parks and Recreation, is reflected in one of the ponds in Snyder Park as he picks up litter along the shoreline Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

Ethan Ford, an employee of National Trail Parks and Recreation, is reflected in one of the ponds in Snyder Park as he picks up litter along the shoreline Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Temperatures nosedive today after a cold front moved through the region on the heels of a storm system; however, it will be warmer for Presidents Day weekend.

Today will be mostly cloudy with highs ranging from the 30s to low 40s, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Clouds will dissipate for mostly clear skies tonight, which will have an overnight low around 22 degrees.

Saturday will get off to a chilly start, but temperatures will warm to the mid- to upper 40s. It will be sunny during the day with clouds increasing Saturday night.

Overnight lows will be around freezing.

Sunday will be warmer with partly sunny skies and a high near 55 degrees. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 38 degrees.

Presidents Day will be partly sunny with a high near 50 degrees. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 35 degrees.

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and slightly warmer with a high near 52 degrees. There is a chance of showers rafter 1 p.m. and into Tuesday night. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 37 degrees.

The chance of showers continues through Thursday.

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