Sunshine to start the week, then more rain
Clear skies and cool temperatures are expected to linger for a few days, with highs in the 40s through Thursday.
Clouds are expected to return on Wednesday night, with more wet weather likely before the weekend.
Look for sunshine and a high near 43 to start the week on Monday. The low is expected to fall to a chilly 21 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday should be just as clear but slightly cooler still, with a high near 42 and a low around 20.
On Wednesday, the high should climb a bit to about 46 degrees, but expect clouds to move in on Wednesday night along with a low of about 34.
Thursday should be much warmer, with a cloudy sky and a high of about 51. The chance for showers will increase after 9 p.m. The chance for precipitation on Thursday night is about 60 percent.
The chance for rain increases to 70 percent on Friday, especially after 4 a.m. The high is expected to be about 54.
Saturday is expected to be partly sunny with a high around 61. There is a 30 percent chance for rain on Saturday night, when the low is expected to be around 46.
More rain could come on Sunday. The high is expected to reach 57 and the chance for precipitation will be 50 percent.
Karen Sullivan: 704-358-5532, @Sullivan_kms
This story was originally published January 4, 2016 at 6:05 AM with the headline "Sunshine to start the week, then more rain."