Mild Weekend Ahead for Central Oregon, With Rain Chances Returning Monday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon is in for a mild afternoon today, followed by cooler temperatures and increasing chances for showers heading into Monday.

Partly sunny skies are expected this afternoon, with highs reaching near 65 degrees. South winds around 10 mph could gust as high as 21 mph. Clouds will increase tonight, with a 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Overnight lows will drop to around 43 degrees, while southwesterly winds could gust up to 32 mph.

Sunday will be cooler, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52 degrees. There is a slight 10% chance of showers before 7 a.m., but conditions are expected to remain dry through most of the day. Winds will be light, becoming calm during the afternoon. Sunday night will stay mostly cloudy, with lows dropping to around 37 degrees.

The chance for showers increases Monday, with a 40% chance of rain after 10 a.m. Partly sunny skies are expected, along with a high near 57 degrees. South winds of 6 to 11 mph could gust up to 24 mph.

A 50% chance of showers is forecast Monday evening before 10 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight, with lows around 41 degrees.