An upper level low pressure system will move slowly east across the St. Lawrence Valley today and enhance the potential for more showers, especially over Northern New York, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The low moves east of the region tonight and dry weather moves in, NWS says.

Highs today will be around 53 degrees with an 80 percent chance of rain. Rain should taper off around 3 p.m. with a slight chance of showers overnight.

The dry air will be short lived as a low pressure system moves into the region from the southwest on Friday and spreads more showers back into the region, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

The beginning of the weekend, Friday, will be a bit warmer with temps reaching into the low 60s, the service says.

Unsettled weather and cooler temperatures are expected for the weekend, although highs in the 70s are possible by the middle of next week.

The forecast through Wednesday is as follows:

Friday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. South wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.