Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo says it will be much warmer starting Thursday but there is a chance for some spotty showers Friday.

NEXT: Thursday will be a nice day and warmer before rain chances on a mild St. Patrick's Day.

FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Breezy and cold. Lows around 29 degrees.

THURSDAY: PICK OF THE WEEK -- Sun and clouds - Highs around 53 degrees. Lows near 39 degrees.

FRIDAY: SAINT PATRICK'S DAY -- Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with spotty rain showers possible. Highs around 55 degrees. Lows around 42 degrees.

SATURDAY: Chance for a morning shower, otherwise clouds with breaks of sunshine. Highs around 50 degrees. Lows around 28 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds - chillier -- highs around 42 degrees. Lows around 28 degrees.

MONDAY: SPRING ARRIVES 5:24 p.m. -- Mostly sunny with highs around 50 degrees. Lows near 32.