WHAT'S NEW: A cold front approaches, kicking off the potential for some thunderstorm activity. The threat for strong to severe storms has diminished, but some brief downpours and some breezy to gusty winds can be expected.

WHAT'S NEXT: The weekend ahead will be looking marvelous with temperatures around average. Possibility that some record highs will be challenged late next week.

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says the Hudson Valley will see a sunny and windy Friday before a mild weekend.

OVERNIGHT: Showers fade early on with mostly cloudy skies to follow. Expect breezy, northwest winds from time to time, heading into Friday. Lows: Mid- to upper-40s.

FRIDAY: Mainly sunny, drier and with windy conditions at times. Highs: Mid- to upper 50s to low-60s. Lows: Mid-30s.

SATURDAY: A few passing clouds with lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Highs: Low- to mid-50s. Lows: Low- to mid-30s.

SUNDAY - EASTER SUNDAY: Mainly sunny. Highs: Upper-50s to low-60s. Lows: Mid- to upper-30s.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Highs: Low- to mid-60s. Lows: Low- to mid-40s.

TUESDAY: Mainly sunny with a few passing clouds. Highs: Upper-60s to low-70s. Lows: Low- to mid-40s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and feeling warm. Highs: Low- to mid-70s. Lows: Low-50s.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Record High: 82 (1977). Highs: Upper-70s to low-80s. Lows: Mid-50s.

FRIDAY: Sunny skies and warm temps continue! Record High: 78 (1968). Highs: Upper-70s to low-80s. Lows: Mid-50s.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Highs: Low- to mid-70s. Lows: Low-50s.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for showers. High: Mid- to upper-60s. Lows: Upper-40s to low-50s.