**Extended Forecast: Rainy Conditions Persist for Region**
A low-pressure system has settled over the Syracuse area, bringing with it a prolonged period of rain and cloudy skies.
For today, Friday, temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-60s, with a high of 73°F (23°C) around 5 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers throughout the day. Winds will be light out of the northwest at about 6 mph.
As we head into tonight and Saturday morning, rain showers are expected to become more widespread and intense. Temperatures will drop to around 60°F (16°C) overnight, with winds picking up slightly out of the west at around 5-7 mph.
Saturday is looking similarly rainy, with a chance of thunderstorms developing later in the day. High temperatures should reach the mid-50s (13°C), while low temperatures remain steady around 45°F (7°C).
As we head into Sunday and Monday, conditions are expected to slowly improve, with partly cloudy skies and decreasing chances of precipitation. Temperatures will warm back up to the mid-60s by Monday, but it's likely to be a soggy few days before then.
**Hour-by-Hour Breakdown**
* Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 73°F (23°C), slight chance of showers
* Saturday: Rainy, thunderstorms possible later in day, high 55°F (13°C)
* Sunday: Partly cloudy, decreasing chances of precipitation, high 65°F (18°C)
* Monday: Partly sunny, warming back up to mid-60s
