Cool Weather Arrives for Dragons Opener

Dayton can expect seasonably cool and dry weather for its Opening Night festivities and baseball game on Tuesday, April 7. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies throughout the day, with temperatures reaching highs in the upper 40s.

Conditions will be calm, with no anticipated wet weather or strong wind gusts. The "Party at the Plaza" event, starting at 5:30 p.m. downtown, will be dry and pleasant.

As night falls, temperatures will dip to around 30 degrees, especially in the Dayton area, bringing the possibility of frost and freezing conditions. These temperatures are considered normal for early April.