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A strong storm dropped some much needed rain on the Lehigh Valley on Thursday after weeks of mostly dry weather. Up to 3 inches of rain fell across the region, according to National Weather Service data.

While we had a nice break from the wind on Sunday, it will return most days this week. That, with more chances for rain

After a chilly start to the morning with temperatures in the low 60s, the sun will warm up the region to the upper 70s and low 80s. The early morning cool temperatures will stretch through next week.

The weather pattern becomes more active by Friday night as a series of quick-moving systems approach New Jersey.

Separate storm systems are lining up to sweep across the Northeast, bringing bursts of rain, gusty winds, and even a chance for snowflakes as the region settles into November’s chill. The National Weather Service says a frontal system will bring rain to the region on Monday,

Boston is set to see a period of seasonable weather as November kicks off, with several chilly, windy and rainy days upcoming in the next week, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

A moisture-starved cold front will cross the area Monday, bringing breezy conditions that will extend into Tuesday. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected across the northwestern half of central Pennsylvania, with isolated showers possible in the northern tier downwind of Lake Erie on Monday afternoon.