Today will feature a lot of sun and marks the start of a short-lived warming trend.

The National Weather Service says Thursday, highs will reach into the upper 40s to lower 50s. An approaching cold front brings widespread rainfall to the region Thursday through Thursday night.

Generally, 0.25 to 0.75 inches of rainfall is expected.

A chance of showers lingers on Friday. Temperatures fall in the wake of the cold front and the rain could mix with snow in spots.

Forecasters says it will remain cold for Saturday.

Dry weather returns Sunday through the middle of next week, along with a gradual warming trend.