Warmer weather has arrived, and temperatures will be heating up through Thursday.

It will be mostly clear and mild overnight, with lows near 60 degrees.

We're back up to near 80 degrees for Wednesday, with some cooler spots on the South Shore and East End, with a sea breeze in the afternoon.

Skies will be nice and sunny, with more sunshine in the forecast for Thursday, the warmest day of the week. Highs will be in the 80s to near 90 degrees on the North Shore.

Some more clouds will be around Friday afternoon, but it will still be quite warm. There's a slight chance for showers late Friday, with a better chance for showers on Saturday.

The weekend forecast is trending drier, with showers expected late Saturday in the evening and overnight. Rain will end Sunday morning.

OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and mild, with lows near 62 degrees. Southwest wind 5 mph. Sunrise: 5:22 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Pick of the Week. Mostly sunny and nice, with highs near 80 degrees. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Lows near 62 degrees, with clear skies at night and light south winds.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer, with highs near 84 degrees. Lows near 65 degrees.

FRIDAY: Warm, with sun and clouds. Highs near 82 degrees. Lows near 64 degrees. Slight chance for a late-day shower.

SATURDAY: Warm, with sun and clouds. Chance for late-day showers and possibly a thunderstorm by Saturday night. The first half of the day will be dry. Highs near 76 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Warm, with highs near 76 degrees. Lows near 62 degrees.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. Not as warm, with highs near 74 degrees. Lows near 60 degrees.