Hey, keep your umbrella handy! Tonight's weather in the Capital Area is looking pretty dreary. Expect some showers and thunderstorms rolling in. This is just the start of what could be a wet week ahead. Between these rainy spells, get ready to feel another nip of winter.

So, what's the plan for tonight and tomorrow? Rain is on the menu for Wednesday night. You might catch a few dry moments in the evening, but don't leave home without your rain gear. As the night progresses, rain coverage will ramp up. You might even hear it tapping on the roof while you're snug in bed. Most people in the region should wake up to some measurable rain on Thursday. Temperatures will hover around the upper-50s to near 60°F.

As dawn breaks, the showers and thunderstorms might still be hanging around. Be cautious on your morning commute. But don't worry, the clouds will start to clear up as a cold front comes in from the north. This will bring in drier air, giving us a rain-free afternoon, though the clouds will stick around. Temperatures will peak in the low-60s, but watch out—they'll drop quickly later in the day following that front.

Looking ahead, things get interesting. The high clouds will thin out by Friday morning. By then, expect temperatures to dip back into frost and freeze territory. If you're along or south of the interstate, you're in for another chilly morning. Those up north might even see a freeze. Keep an eye out for more freeze alerts. The cold start will give way to a mild afternoon, with temperatures in the mid-50s and a bit of filtered sunshine.

The weekend brings more changes. Temperatures, cloud cover, and rain chances will all gradually increase each day. Saturday will be cool and gloomy, with a chance of spotty showers late in the day. But don't fret, there'll still be plenty of dry time. Sunday and Monday, another frontal system moves in, bringing another round of messy weather that could last into next week. Be prepared for a few more inches of rain.

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Weather Rollercoaster: From Rain to Freeze, and Back Again in Capital Area

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