A cool, dry weekend is forecast for Marion County, with sunshine expected to return Sunday after an early chilly stretch. The National Weather Service says Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high near 53 degrees and a clear overnight low around 34. Patchy frost may develop after midnight.
Sunday morning may bring widespread frost before 8 a.m. Skies should then turn sunny, with an afternoon high near 61 degrees. Sunday night is expected to be clear with a low around 37. The weather service outlook calls for dry conditions and gradual warming during the afternoon.
Residents can protect sensitive outdoor plants by covering them or bringing potted plants inside before Saturday night's cold. Drivers may need extra time to clear frost from windshields Sunday morning, and layered clothing is advised for the early hours. Local forecasts from the National Weather Service should be checked for changes to frost expectations.