Tracking the return of winter cold after a warm Tuesday

TODAY: Tuesday is warmer, with continued southwest to west winds around 10-15 mph. Highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s.

TONIGHT: Showers return this evening, mostly after 7 p.m. Showers will move from the northwest to southeast, leaving the region largely dry and clear by 4 a.m. Up to a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

EXTENDED: Starting in the 30s on Wednesday morning, north wind will keep us in the 30s during the afternoon, despite partly cloudy skies allowing sunshine through. Thursday will start in the teens, making for the coldest start this week. Highs remain in the 30s Thursday, before a mild warm up to near 40 expected on Friday. Some flurries will be possible both Friday and Saturday, but we remain mostly dry under some broken low clouds. Cold air remains the focus over the weekend, with highs near 30 Saturday through Monday.