Maricopa is likely to see clouds and showers all week. Photo by Jim Headley

Moisture will continue through most of the week ahead with showers forecast to fall every day except Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. It will also be cooler as high temperatures will reach only the mid-50s all week.

Today, Washington’s Birthday, showers are likely mostly before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 56 and winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers continues before 11 p.m. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 34.

Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 55 and winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday night will be clear with a low around 29.

Wednesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 55 and calm wind. Wednesday night a 10 percent chance of showers is expected after 11 p.m. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a low around 37.

Thursday, showers are likely mainly after 11 a.m. while the day is mostly cloudy with a high near 55 and wind 10 to 15 mph, and gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Thursday night is forecast to be filled with showers and a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday a 50 percent chance of showers is expected while the day is mostly cloudy with a high near 53. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday night a 30 percent chance of showers is predicted, mainly before 11 p.m. with a low around 33.

Skies are expected to clear for the weekend.

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