Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early this morning will give way to partly sunny skies with another chance of a brief shower with the passage of a weak cold front later this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Forecasters expect a high today around 74 and an overnight low around 50.

The clouds hang tough until late Thursday, NWS says. Mostly clear with patchy fog Thursday night and sunny Friday with clouds advancing late.

As of now, there is a chance of showers Saturday but things are expected to dry out on Sunday, the service says.

The forecast through Tuesday is as follows:

Thursday

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 6 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.