Rain On Tap For Weekend

NEW YORK (CBS 2) -- By the time we get a slight reprieve from the bitter cold temperatures, rain and slight snow will arrive.

Friday began with partly cloudy skies but it got cloudier as the day progressed. There was  a slight chance for flurries.

Today's high was 36, which is below the normal 44 for this time of year. The low was 21, which likewise is below the normal of 33, but thankfully is higher than the record 3 degrees set back in 1876.

"I think we're clear for most of your Friday night activities and your Saturday looks good, it's Sunday that we'll start to see the wet weather push through."

Forecast:

Saturday: High 45, Low 36
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Sunday: High 50, Low 34
Rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Monday: High 38, Low 18
A chance of rain showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tuesday: High 31, Low 16
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Windy with highs in the lower 30s.