AccuWeather: Cool breeze, spot shower

AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- As we head into the end of the week, the forecast brings a familiar spring mix of passing showers, cooler-than-average temperatures, and glimpses of sunshine - setting the stage for a "50/50" kind of weekend across the region.

Friday shapes up to be a pleasant day, although not quite as warm as typical for this time of year. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, a cool breeze, and temperatures in the low to mid-60s, noticeably below the seasonal norm near 70 degrees. While most areas will stay dry, a brief, isolated shower can't be ruled out, especially to the north and west of New York City.

The weekend forecast is a tale of two distinct halves.

Saturday will lean toward the unsettled side, with mostly cloudy skies and periods of rain. The steadiest precipitation is expected between late morning and mid-afternoon, potentially delivering a quarter to a half inch of rainfall. A stray early morning shower is also possible. Temperatures will remain cool, hovering around the low 60s, accompanied by occasional breezes.

Sunday (Mother's Day) offers a much brighter outlook and could be the highlight of the extended forecast. After some early low clouds, sunshine is expected to break through, helping temperatures climb into the mid-70s. While a late-day shower can't be completely ruled out, especially in northern and western areas, most of the day should remain dry and pleasant. Any more widespread rain is more likely to hold off until Sunday night.

The start of next week remains somewhat unsettled. Rain is likely early Monday, particularly during the morning commute, before conditions gradually improve with possible sunshine later in the day. Highs will again stay below average, around the low 60s.

Tuesday may offer a brief lull between systems, while Wednesday and Thursday trend cooler, cloudier, and potentially wetter, with lingering chances for rain.

Despite the extended stretch of below-average temperatures, there are early indications that a more consistent warm-up could arrive later in the month, bringing a more stable taste of late spring.