A cold front has brought much colder and drier air into the area, setting up a chilly end to the week. Temperatures will stay near 70 in many locations Friday, with some areas potentially dipping into the 30s this weekend and patchy frost possible.

Today and tonight:  It's going to be a very pretty day across the Capital Region. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 60s to lower 70s, with a cool northwesterly breeze and plenty of sunshine. The dry air will make for a crisp afternoon, but also increase fire spread concerns, especially across northern portions of the area.

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Tonight will be clear to partly cloudy and cold. Temperatures will drop into the 30s across inland areas, while locations closer to the coast and south shore stay warmer.

Football Weather: Football looks excellent across the Capital Region, but it will be a chilly weekend for fans. High school playoff games Friday night will start in the low 60s, with temperatures falling through the 50s during the evening. Saturday afternoon should be comfortable for Southern's 2 PM game against Alcorn State, with sunshine and mild temperatures.

LSU's 6:30 PM matchup with Texas will start in the upper 50s, with temperatures slipping into the 50s through the game. Rain is not expected for any of the games, but fans heading to Tiger Stadium should bring a jacket for the evening.

Up Next: Saturday morning will bring the best chance for chilly temperatures, with mid to upper 30s possible north of the I-10/12 corridor. Some locations, north of the interstates, could see patchy frost. Sunday morning could bring another chilly start, especially across the far northeastern portions of the area, but temperatures should be a few degrees warmer. Afternoon temperatures will gradually moderate.

Looking into early next week, forecast models are still struggling with the track and timing of a developing system over Texas and the Gulf. Depending on how that system evolves, some beneficial rainfall could eventually reach the area, but confidence remains low for now.

Tropics: The National Hurricane Center does not expect tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf over the next seven days.

- Dave

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