News 12 Storm Watch Meteorologist Sam Augeri says temperatures could reach near 50 degrees by Friday, but the chances for wet weather also increase for later in the workweek.

-Warming temperatures this week with highs near 50 degrees by Friday.

-Wet weather arrives Tuesday afternoon with light showers or spotty drizzle. The chance for rain increases through the week with the best chance Thursday into Friday. Saturday will briefly clear before another storm arrives on Sunday.

OVERNIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows near 32 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunrise: 7:10

TUESDAY: Some morning sun followed by cloudy skies. Chance for some light rain showers during the afternoon. Highs near 40 degrees with west northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 4:58

TUESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light rain showers and a light wintry mix in some areas. Lows near 32 with northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with light scattered rain showers likely. Highs near 43. Lows near 41.

THURSDAY: Cloudy with periods of rain. Mild with highs near 49. Lows near 38.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with periods of rain likely, tapering off late in the day. Highs near 50. Lows near 37.

SATURDAY: SAM'S PICK OF THE WEEK: Partly sunny and mild with highs near 50. Lows near 37.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy with a good chance of rain. Chance of a wintry mix at night. Highs near 44. Lows near 31.