CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Seasonally calm weather remains stable, giving us a break between storm systems.

With today’s highs in the 50s, we are rather cooler but still comfortable for the season. Sunshine will gradually increase throughout the afternoon, helping to brighten an otherwise partly cloudy day. Tonight, skies will remain partly cloudy as temperatures drop into the 30s, adding a chilly edge to the overnight hours. This dry trend continues Thursday and through most of Friday, with more sunshine helping to keep things bright and crisp.

Your first alert: weekend rain

However, changes begin Friday afternoon as an area of ​​low pressure arrives from the Plains, bringing moisture and cloud cover. Friday evening, the sky will become considerably cloudy as this system approaches, preparing for a rainy start to the weekend. Showers are expected to develop Saturday and persist into early Sunday, likely bringing an inch of rain as the system clears. For those planning weekend activities, it may be a good idea to keep umbrellas handy and prepare for wet and potentially cold weather. However, by Sunday afternoon, precipitation is expected to begin to decrease, allowing for a drier end to the weekend.