Slightly warmer weather predicted Friday

Temperatures in the Tri-Cities are expected to warm up some Friday, after a snowy Thursday sent cars and trucks spinning.

A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow were expected overnight, likely causing some treacherous driving conditions early Friday.

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But then a high of 43 is predicted during the day, with just a 30 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Partly sunny skies are forecast Saturday, with highs near 36.

More rain is expected Saturday night, with high temperatures about 40 on Sunday.

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 6:50 PM with the headline "Slightly warmer weather predicted Friday."