Weekend Forecast and Beyond: Friday, April 22

Today: Increasing clouds, cool. High: 52.

Cooler than normal weather will continue to affect the Bethel area into the day on Friday. For the weekend, the umbrellas will come in handy, but changes are on the way. Warmer weather will finally return by early next week.

Today: As high pressure moves off towards the east, clouds will be increasing ahead of the next storm system. It will continue to feel quite cool out there, so keep those jackets and sweatshirts handy. Temperatures will only reach the lower 50s, which is about 10 degrees cooler than average.

Tonight: The night starts dry, but showers will move in after midnight. The leading edge of rain ahead of the next storm system is forecast to reach the area during the pre-dawn hours. Lows will fall back to around 40 degrees.

Saturday: Rain will fall, heavy at times through Saturday morning. Once low pressure passes northeast of the area, the rain will taper off to afternoon and evening showers. With that said, the clouds and rain will keep high temperatures in the 50s once again.

Sunday and Monday: Although some improving conditions are expected, clouds will linger into early next week. A passing shower or two is possible, but both days will be milder. Highs should make it back up into the 60s both days.

Tuesday and beyond: The extended outlook has some warm weather as we head deeper into next week. The current forecast brings 70s back to Bethel by Tuesday, a true sign that May is almost here.

Today: Increasing clouds, remaining cool. Highs in the lower 50s.

Tonight: Rain showers develop after midnight. Lows around 40.

Saturday: Morning rain, tapering to showers. Highs in the mid-50s.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy and turning milder. Highs in the mid-60s.

Monday: Lingering clouds, continued mild. Highs in the mid-60s.

Tuesday: Clouds, some sunshine, warm. Highs in the mid-70s.