Skies brighten and winds ease Saturday across Sussex County and the Ocean City area, but clouds thicken Saturday night with rain arriving toward daybreak Sunday as storm and marine watches sit in the background for later Sunday.

Rain and drizzle hang on early Friday, then taper as a mild, mostly cloudy pattern carries into early Saturday.

Early Saturday brings a frigid start along Delaware’s beaches into Ocean City, followed by dry daytime weather and another cold night with isolated icy spots possible.

Light snow is expected to arrive late Friday in Sussex County, with minor accumulation possible before tapering to scattered snow showers or a brief squall early Saturday as colder air moves in.