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The weekend looks more showery, though less windy and a little milder; however, there are signs pointing towards a colder, drier spell toward the end of the month.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Widespread rain will wrap up this evening, to be followed by a patchy showery pattern through Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
Steady rain will turn showery as Saturday rolls into Sunday, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to mid-40s across the region.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024
However, there is a signal of fairly typical late spring conditions, with some good spells of dry weather, but also some more unsettled, showery interludes.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024
One showery afternoon when raindrops sparkled like fairy dew on the new green leaves, Magister Reese sat dreaming over his mug of Jennet’s thin, bitter ale.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
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