The weekend will stay cooler than average just like this past workweek. Showers are in the forecast. The steadiest rain arrives in the evening and wraps up before sunrise on Sunday.

Sunday begins mild, with temperatures in the 50s, but a strong northwest wind will bring a sharp cooldown by afternoon. Winds will range from 20 to 30 mph early, with gusts up to 40 mph later. It will feel more like the 30s by sunset.

Looking ahead to the workweek, prepare for colder weather. Highs will be in the 40s Monday through Wednesday, with morning lows in the 30s. Monday will feel the coldest due to lingering wind.

There will be a warm-up of temperatures on the horizon. Highs climb into the mid- to upper 50s by Friday and Saturday, though rain will accompany the milder air. Early signals suggest Thanksgiving week will trend warmer than average, followed by a significant cooldown heading into early December.

OVERNIGHT: Steady showers. Lows in the 40s.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, with morning rain fading early on then breezy winds and partly cloudy skies to follow. Highs in the mid-50s. Lows in the mid-30s.

MONDAY: Mix of sun and clouds with steady winds. Highs in the mid-40s. Lows in the low to mid-30s.

TUESDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-40s. Lows in the low 30s.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. High in the mid- to upper 40s. Lows in the low 30s.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid- to upper 40s. Lows in the mid-30s.