COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In the wake of a stormy week, dry weather will prevail through the holiday weekend and continue next week.

Afternoon temperatures nudged up to 57, close to our average high of 60 degrees. Tonight will be mainly clear and chilly, with lows on Easter sunrise dipping into the mid-30s.

High pressure will build over the region this weekend, providing light winds and lots of sunshine. Easter Sunday will be mostly sunny, with seasonable afternoon readings in the low 60s.

A southerly return flow will develop on Monday, marking the beginning of a warming trend. A few clouds will arrive ahead of a weakening cold front heading into Tuesday, but dry weather is expected until the end of the week. Warm weather will return, with highs in the 70s, starting on Tuesday.

Forecast

• Tonight: Mainly clear, chilly. Low 35
• Easter Sunday: Sunny. High 63
• Monday: Partly cloudy, mild. High 67 (34)
• Tuesday: Some clouds. High 69 (43)
• Wednesday: Sunny. High 75 (50)
• Thursday: Sunny. High 79 (51)
• Friday: Mostly sunny, warm. High 81 (54)
• Saturday: Scattered showers. High 68 (48)