Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Jacob Dolinger says the driest and warmest stretch of the year so far arrives this week.

TONIGHT: Clear and cold. Patchy frost in cool spots out east. Lows in the 30s.

MONDAY: Much warmer in the afternoon. Lots of sunshine too! Highs near 60, 50s for the south shore and east end.

MON NIGHT: Mild with a few clouds. Lows in the 40s.

TUESDAY: Sun mixing with some clouds. Mild. HIghs near 70, near 60 for the south shore and east end. Overnight lows in the 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Clouds to start, then sunny and warm. HIghs in the 70s, in the 60s for the south shore and east end. Overnight lows in the 50s.

THURSDAY: Unseasonably warm with plenty of sun. HIghs in the mid to upper 70s and in the 60s for the south shore and east end. Overnight lows in the 50s.

FRIDAY: Likely the warmest day of the week. Mostly sunny with highs near 80 and in the 70s for the south shore.