Temperature Whiplash Over the Next 36 Hours: Rain, Wind, and a Quick Turn to Frost
A fast-changing setup: mild morning, cooler afternoon, cold evening
The next day and a half will bring a sharp swing in conditions—what many people describe as “temperature whiplash.” The period begins on a mild note, but it will not stay that way for long. Cloud cover increases through Friday, and scattered rain showers are expected to develop. The chance of rain is 60%.
What makes this forecast stand out is the timing of the day’s warmest temperatures. Instead of climbing steadily into the afternoon, temperatures are expected to start in the mid 60s, peak during the mid-morning, and then fall as the day goes on. The forecast high is 71, but that number is tied to the earlier part of the day rather than late afternoon.
As the breeze increases again, cooler air begins to take over. By Friday evening, the transition to colder weather becomes more pronounced, with temperatures continuing to drop and breezy conditions lingering.
Friday forecast breakdown: clouds, scattered showers, then a falling thermometer
Friday’s overall story is one of increasing clouds followed by scattered rain showers, then a steady cool-down. Rain is not expected to be constant throughout the day, but a few light showers are likely at times, and the rain chance is 60%.
Morning: Increasing clouds and mild conditions. Low, 65.
Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with a few light rain showers. Turning breezy and cooler. Temperatures will fall from a mid-morning high of 71° back into the 50s and low 60s by late afternoon. Rain chance, 60%.
Evening: Turning even colder. Remaining breezy, with temperatures falling through the 40s.
This kind of day can feel confusing if you step outside early and dress for the mild start, only to find a much cooler, breezier feel by late afternoon. The combination of cloud cover, occasional light showers, and increasing breeze will reinforce that cooler trend as the day progresses.
Overnight into the next morning: frost possible and wind chills in the 20s
After the colder air takes over Friday evening, the following morning is forecast to be sunny and cold, with frost in some areas. The low is expected to be 36, and the wind chill is forecast to be in the 20s.
Even where the air temperature stays just above freezing, frost can still be a concern in some locations. The forecast specifically notes frost in some areas, so it is a good idea to be prepared for a cold start to the day, especially if you are heading out early.
Morning: Frost in some areas. Sunny and cold with a wind chill in the 20s. Low, 36.
That wind chill detail matters for comfort and for planning. Even with sunshine, the early hours may feel significantly colder than the thermometer suggests, particularly in exposed areas where the breeze can cut through.
Sunny but chilly: a cool day with a noticeable difference in the shade
After the frosty morning, the afternoon turns sunny and chilly. A light northeast breeze is expected to continue, and the high is forecast to reach 60. While 60 can sound mild on paper, the forecast notes that the weather will feel notably cooler in the shade.
That difference between sun and shade is common on clear, cool days. Direct sunlight can make conditions feel more comfortable, while shaded areas can feel much colder—especially with a light breeze continuing through the afternoon.
Afternoon: Sunny and chilly. A light northeast breeze will continue. High, 60. The weather will feel notably cooler in the shade.
Evening: Clear and chilly, in the 50s, then the 40s.
By evening, skies remain clear and temperatures settle into the 50s before dropping into the 40s later on. Compared with the prior night’s sharp turn to cold, this evening remains chilly but straightforward: clear skies and a steady drop after sunset.
A quick rebound: mostly sunny and milder with a developing south wind
The next step in the pattern is a return to milder conditions. The forecast calls for a mostly sunny afternoon with a high of 72. A south wind is expected to develop at 10 to 15 mph, a shift that often coincides with warming conditions.
Afternoon: Mostly sunny and milder. High, 72. South wind developing, 10-15 mph.
Evening: Milder than previous evenings with temperatures in the 50s.
After the chilly stretch, the milder evening stands out. Temperatures are forecast to remain in the 50s, which is described as milder than previous evenings. This is the beginning of a broader warm-up trend expected to take hold heading into the new week.
Warmer weather returns Monday, with a summerlike feel for early week
Warmer weather is expected to return starting Monday. The forecast calls for a low of 57 and a high of 80, marking a clear shift away from the frosty morning and cool, shaded conditions that arrive earlier in the period.
Tuesday is expected to look similar to Monday, though with a few more clouds and a 20% chance of a shower. That keeps the overall theme intact—warm, with only a limited chance for brief rainfall.
Monday: Warmer weather returns. Low, 57. High, 80.
Tuesday: Similar to Monday with more clouds and a 20% shower chance.
For planning purposes, the early-week forecast suggests a return to noticeably warmer daytime temperatures, while nights remain milder than the coldest part of the weekend period.
Midweek outlook: more clouds at times and occasional shower chances, staying abnormally warm
Looking beyond Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be unsettled at times, with more clouds and the chance for showers. Even with that increase in cloud cover and periodic rain chances, the forecast notes that it will stay abnormally warm.
Overnight lows are expected to be in the 60s, and highs are expected to be in the low 80s. That combination—warm nights and warm afternoons—can make the middle of the week feel more like a sustained warm pattern rather than a brief spike.
Wednesday and Thursday: Unsettled at times with more clouds and the chance for showers.
Temperature trend: Abnormally warm with lows in the 60s and highs in the low 80s.
What “temperature whiplash” means for day-to-day decisions
This forecast period is a reminder that the warmest part of a day is not always late afternoon. On Friday, temperatures are expected to peak during the mid-morning and then fall, which can catch people off guard if they plan their clothing or outdoor tasks based on a typical daily temperature curve.
It also highlights how quickly conditions can shift from rain and mild air to clear skies and frost potential. Within roughly 36 hours, the forecast moves from mid 60s in the morning to temperatures falling through the 40s by evening, then to a cold morning low of 36 with wind chills in the 20s and frost in some areas.
After that, the pattern reverses again—sunshine returns, highs climb back to 60, then to 72, and by Monday the forecast reaches 80. The overall sequence is not a steady trend in one direction, but a series of quick transitions.
Key forecast numbers at a glance
Here are the headline temperatures and rain chances referenced in the forecast, organized for easy review:
Friday: Cloudy with scattered showers developing; rain chance 60%. Starts mid 60s, peaks mid-morning; high 71, then falling temperatures through the afternoon. Colder and breezy by evening with temps falling through the 40s.
Next morning: Frost in some areas; sunny and cold. Low 36 with wind chill in the 20s.
Following afternoon: Sunny and chilly with light northeast breeze; high 60; cooler feel in the shade.
Next day: Mostly sunny and milder; high 72; south wind 10–15 mph; evening temperatures in the 50s.
Monday: Warmer weather returns; low 57; high 80.
Tuesday: Similar warmth with more clouds; 20% shower chance.
Wednesday–Thursday: Unsettled at times with clouds and shower chances; abnormally warm with lows in the 60s and highs in the low 80s.
Staying informed as conditions change
With temperatures rising and falling quickly and rain chances varying from day to day, it can help to check updates and alerts as the forecast evolves. The forecast information also references an option to receive life-saving weather alerts, customized messages on conditions and forecasts, and videos detailing upcoming weather events through a dedicated weather app for iPhone or Android. There is also an option to share weather pictures or videos.
Overall, the short-term forecast centers on a quick shift: clouds and scattered showers, a breezy cool-down into a cold evening, frost potential the next morning, then a return to sunshine and a steady warm-up—culminating in abnormally warm conditions early next week with occasional shower chances later in the week.