MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) – Marion County is expected to have a dry and cooler weekend, with sunny skies Saturday followed by mostly sunny conditions Sunday. Temperatures will remain in the upper 60s Saturday before warming to around 70 degrees Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service, high pressure will bring dry weather to the region this weekend following Friday’s rain and cold-front passage. The National Weather Service forecast calls for sunny skies Saturday, with a high near 67 degrees and northeast winds of 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to the low 40s.

Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 70 degrees. Sunday night is expected to remain mostly clear, with a low around 45 degrees.

Marion County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67 degrees. Northeast winds 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 42 degrees and northeast winds of 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70 degrees. Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 45 degrees.

Tips

The dry weather should provide favorable conditions for outdoor activities. Those spending time outside Saturday should account for the northeast breeze, particularly in exposed areas. Cooler temperatures are expected after sunset, so dress in layers for evening activities.