Cortland Weather Outlook: When should you barbecue?

Photo: National Weather Service, Binghamton, NY

Forecasters are predicting summer-like weather for Memorial Day, though we may experience intermittent rain showers throughout the weekend.

For the rest of today, we can expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance for rain showers this morning. Highs will be in the lower 60s.

Temperatures will increase on Saturday as a warm front moves through the region. Highs should get into the 70s with a chance for rain showers throughout the day.

Scattered showers are expected Sunday with highs in the mid 70s.

The good news? Forecasters are anticipating dry and warm weather on Memorial Day, with highs around 70 degrees. This is your best chance at a successful barbecue.

Here's a peak at next week's forecast from the National Weather Service in Binghamton:

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a chance for a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.