Chilly and Sunny Friday Ahead

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The weather forecast for the Richmond, Virginia area calls for sunny skies and chilly temperatures on Friday, with highs only reaching the mid-40s. The weekend will see a mix of sun and clouds, with rain moving in on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to warm up significantly next week, with highs reaching the 60s by Wednesday.

Why it matters

This forecast provides important information for residents of the Richmond area, helping them plan their activities and prepare for the changing weather conditions over the next several days.

The details

Friday is expected to be sunny but chilly, with highs only reaching the mid-40s. Saturday will start sunny but become more cloudy in the afternoon, with lows in the mid to upper 20s and highs in the upper 50s. Sunday will be cloudy with steady rain after 10 am, with moderate rain continuing through the afternoon and evening. Rain amounts are expected to be between 1/2 and 1 inch. Monday will see morning clouds and afternoon sun, with lows in the upper 30s and highs in the low 50s. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with lows in the low to mid 30s and highs near 60 degrees. Wednesday is forecast to be mostly cloudy and unseasonably warm, with lows in the low 40s and highs in the low to mid 60s. Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 40s and highs in the mid 50s.

• Friday: Sunny skies. Highs in the mid 40s.
• Saturday: Sunny morning, more clouds in the afternoon. Lows in the mid to upper 20s, highs in the upper 50s.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a steady rain after 10 am. Moderate rain continues through the afternoon into the evening. Rain moves out overnight. 1/2"-1" rain amounts. Lows in the mid 30s, highs in the mid to upper 40s. (Rain Chance: 90%)
• Monday: Morning clouds, afternoon sun. Lows in the upper 30s, highs in the low 50s.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny. Lows in the low to mid 30s, highs near 60°.