Forecast Last Updated at Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 5:35AM

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We anticipate a good supply of sunshine today with pleasant temperatures. Thursday will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine along with isolated PM showers. Friday through Sunday look absolutely fantastic for the first weekend of October: Skies will be mostly sunny, and temperatures will be seasonably pleasant.

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Wednesday Hi: 79 Lo: 52 Plenty of sunshine; Continued warm; Light SW wind

Thursday Hi: 71 Lo: 51 Partly sunny; An isolated PM shower; South wind 5-10 mph becoming light NW at night

Friday Hi: 71 Lo: 48 Mostly sunny; Refreshing; Light NW wind

Saturday Hi: 72 Lo: 50 Lots of sunshine; Pleasant

Sunday Hi: 75 Lo: 52 Mostly sunny & perfect

Further Out

Monday - Great autumn weather continues with mostly clear skies; High in the mid 70s; Low in the mid 50s
Tuesday - Abundant sunshine & warm; High in the mid 70s; Low in the mid 50s

Forecast Discussion

The weather map is busy today, with a nearly stationary front located over the central Carolinas, while a vigorous upper level low pressure system drops out of the Ohio Valley and takes shape over the Tennessee Valley.

Here in the mountains, we’re sort of betwixt and between weather systems today, so generally dry and nice weather is foreseen.

As the upper low deepens to our west on Thursday, isolated showers will be around (mainly PM) with a good deal of sunshine.

Friday features dry and rather cool weather with plenty of sunshine. Lows Friday and Saturday morning might be jacket-worthy.

High pressure will be in full command of our weather over the weekend, promoting bright sunshine and slowly-moderating temperatures.

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