High pressure centered near the Gulf of St. Lawrence will maintain tranquil weather conditions across the North Country today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Highs today will be around 65 with sunny skies, forecasters say. An overnight low of 44 is likely.

A decaying frontal system approaching from the Great Lakes will bring a chance for light rain showers Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening, mainly across Northern New York, NWS says.

The next chance for widespread rainfall isn`t expected until next Wednesday, the service says.

Temperatures through the period will be near seasonable norms for mid October, forecasters predict.

The forecast through Thursday is as follows:

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 7 mph.

Columbus Day

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.