A weekend of sun and cool temperatures is expected in Maricopa before a quick warming period next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Today is cloudy with a gradual clearing at midday and high near 71. The overnight low will be around 44.

Friday, the forecast sees mostly sunny skies and high near 66 while the winds of 5-10 mph gust as high as 20 mph. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 40.

Saturday, expect a sunny day with a near 72 followed by a partly cloudy night with a low around 45.

Sunday, the high is expected to climb to a mild 78 under mostly sunny skies. The nighttime low will be around 47.

Temperatures will get progressively warmer in the following days, likely hitting 90 degrees by Wednesday.