Unsettled weather is expected on Wednesday as a potent storm system brings us a good bit of much-needed rain, particularly in the afternoon into the evening. Lows start in the mid-40s, warming just to the mid-50s in the afternoon owing to the rain-cooled state of play. If you have travels taking you northward into the Midlands and beyond, there’s a risk for some winter weather as well, especially getting into NC and VA where ice and snow will be the rule. There will be too much warm air in our neck of the woods for any winter weather, and I suspect that is probably okay with many of you!

In the wake of the storm, temperatures plummet for the rest of the work week. Thursday gets off to a much colder start, with temperatures right around freezing to start the day. Clouds clear out as drier air filters into the area, but we still will only warm to the upper 40s as cold air blows into the area from the northwest. Factoring in the wind, it’ll feel like the mid-20s in the morning, so keep that in mind as you head out.

Friday looks to be the coldest day since we had snowpack on the ground in January. Temperatures will start in the mid-20s, and a lingering north wind will drive wind chills into the mid-teens, likely prompting a Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills below 20° on Friday morning. Despite nearly unencumbered sunshine, temperatures only head to the mid-to-upper 40s in the afternoon. I hope your winter wear didn’t stray too far over the past couple weeks of relative warmth!

Fortunately, a warmup is in store as we head into the weekend and next week. While Saturday will still run a bit on the chilly side, we’re back in the 60s on Sunday, and perhaps touching 70° on Tuesday.

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