New Year's 2017 Forecast: Chance Of Rain, Mild Daytime Temps

New Year's Eve is Saturday and many will head out to celebrate with family and friends. But will the weather cooperate with your plans to ring in 2017?

As of Friday, the New Year's Eve forecast has a mix of clear skies and rain. During the day Saturday, it will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40s. At night, there is a slight chance of showers. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

New Year's Day will be mild and clear, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. On Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of rain. The rain will linger through Tuesday.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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