Cape Cod weather forecast: Nice payoff after a soggy Saturday

Eric Williams, Cape Cod Times
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The prospect of less than stellar weather on a Saturday can be a bit distressing. You've worked hard all week, and had to observe several spectacular and sunny weekdays from afar. So when the weekend comes, you expect (or even demand) a blissful journey through excellent meteorological conditions.

I hate to be Captain Buzzkill, but I might as well just get it out of the way: Saturday is going to be a bit gloomy, served up with rain later in the day. On the plus side, according to the National Weather Service, a good chunk of the day will be merely cloudy. But high temperatures in the lower 40s might have you pulling the long underwear out of the cedar chest.

Perhaps this red squirrel in Cotuit is worried about a rainy Saturday on Cape Cod.
Perhaps this red squirrel in Cotuit is worried about a rainy Saturday on Cape Cod.

Rain is expected to move into our region from west to east on Saturday, eventually spattering the Cape some time after 3 p.m. We may see a half inch of precipitation by the time things wind down on Saturday night, teamed up with wind gusts that could top 30 mph.

Fear not, friends: things will brighten considerably on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will rule, with almost balmy temperatures in the mid 50s. While it will be a bit breezy, don't let that stop you. A triumphant Sunday will mean the weekend is a success.

The April temperature outlook from the Climate Prediction Center.
The April temperature outlook from the Climate Prediction Center.

Will April be warmer than usual?

In the what to expect next month department, the Climate Prediction Center has released the April temperature outlook for the country. Our region has a 40 to 50% probability of above-normal temperatures during the month. That should get those gardens going!

Here is the Hyannis forecast from the National Weather Service:

Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 8 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday night: Rain before 2 a.m., then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., then a chance of rain after 3 a.m. Low around 38. Breezy, with an east wind of 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind of 16 to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 15 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 11 mph.

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Contact Eric Williams at ewilliams@capecodonline.com. Follow him on Twitter: @capecast.

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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod weather forecast: Rain moves in on Saturday, sun by Sunday