**Syracuse and Surrounding Area: Extended Forecast**
A slow-moving low-pressure system will bring unsettled weather to the region through the next 72 hours, with a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected.
**Today (Thursday)**
The day began with scattered showers, but skies remain mostly cloudy as temperatures hover around 67°F. Winds are light out of the west at about 1 mph. A slight chance of precipitation persists throughout the morning, giving way to a dry afternoon with highs reaching the mid-60s. Later this evening, expect more showers to develop, with some areas potentially seeing heavier rain.
**Tomorrow (Friday)**
A continued low-pressure system will keep conditions unsettled tomorrow. Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping slightly into the mid-50s by morning. Winds increase to around 5 mph out of the northwest, gusting up to 10 mph in some areas. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by early morning, with a slight chance of heavy rain at times.
**Coming Days**
As we head into the weekend, the low-pressure system begins to shift east, leaving behind a drier air mass. Temperatures will moderate somewhat, reaching the mid-60s to low 70s by Saturday afternoon. Winds remain breezy out of the west-northwest, but precipitation chances decrease significantly.
Looking ahead to Sunday and Monday, expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. A slight chance of rain returns by Tuesday, as another system moves into the region.