While you will need the rain gear this morning, the afternoon dries out completely, slowly but surely! Afternoon and evening Saint Patrick's Day events will be drier than this morning.

This rain is not only good for the ongoing moderate drought, but it also knocks down tree pollen levels today!

After the wind subsided for this morning, the afternoon turns breezy again as conditions dry out. Temperatures will also start to drop from the 50s into the 40s.

After a winter coat worthy night tonight and early morning tomorrow, the lower Hudson Valley gets amazing spring-like weather for tomorrow and Wednesday with highs around the lower 60s. Enjoy!

More rain showers return late Thursday into very early Friday.

FORECAST:

TODAY: ST. PATRICK'S DAY — Drier weather moves in this afternoon after a rainy start to the day. Breezy this afternoon with wind gusts up to 20 to 30 mph. Some late day breaks of sun are possible. Highs around 55 degrees occurred this morning. Temperatures drop into the 40s this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Any leftover clouds continue to clear. Breezy and cold. Lows around 35 degrees. Wind chills will be in the 20s.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer! Highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 41 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 44 degrees.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with rain showers developing into the evening. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 36 degrees.

FRIDAY: The coolest day over the next 10 days, but still seasonable! Highs around 47 degrees. Early morning rain showers give way to sun and breezy conditions. Lows near 34 degrees.

SATURDAY: Sun and clouds. Breezy. Highs around 55 degrees. Lows near 39 degrees.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 36 degrees