As Holy Week for Christians comes to an end with Easter, Columbus families may be planning brunches, church services and outdoor egg hunts. But the weekend weather could make those celebrations a little muddy.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington says showers and thunderstorms are likely April 3 and April 4, with springlike highs climbing to 78 degrees on Friday and 80 degrees on Saturday.
Rain chances continue into Saturday night, when showers and a possible thunderstorm could linger before tapering off.
By Easter Sunday, Columbus should be cooler but still unsettled, with a 50% chance of showers, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 58 degrees.
That means families heading out for backyard egg hunts, community events or post-church gatherings may want to keep umbrellas and backup indoor plans nearby.
Sunday night should turn colder, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 36 degrees.
Here’s Columbus’ weather forecast for Easter weekend
Friday, April 3: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78 degrees. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation.
Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61 degrees. There is a 40% chance of precipitation.
Saturday, April 4: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. There is a 60% chance of precipitation.
Saturday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48 degrees. There is a 60% chance of precipitation.
Sunday, April 5 (Easter): A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. There is a 50% chance of precipitation.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36 degrees.
Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Will it rain on your Easter egg hunt? Here’s the weekend’s forecast
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