352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 19-21: That 70s Show

Another mild and beautiful "winter" weekend is on tap for Ocala, Marion County and the surrounding areas.

Contributedvia UnsplashWith weekends like this, it's no mystery why so many snowbirds flock to the Ocala area during the winter months.

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – It’s looking like a wonderful Sunshine State winter weekend for the 352, at least according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Thursday’s rain chances will give way to a cloudy Friday morning, but the sun should come out as temps rise into the mid-to-high 70s, where they’ll stay all weekend long. The nighttime mercury will also rise as the weekend progresses, going from the mid-40s to the low 50s.

The weekend daily forecast for the Ocala/Marion County Region:

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Friday, Dec. 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

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