COLD AIR WILL REMAIN STEADFAST AND INTENSIFY BY LATE MONTH

1. A much talked about respite from cold temps for mid-month in many circles will be short-lived to a period of 24-36 hours, starting and ending Sunday. Thereafter, near-to-below normal temps will once again take hold of the region through the end of the month and probably beyond. 

2. On Friday, a cold front will cross the region with some cloud cover and gusty breezes in the afternoon. Winds will remain elevated through the night before diminishing by Saturday. 

Intellicast: Surface map for Friday 1/16/15

3. After a cold, dry day on Saturday, a chilly rain will fall Sunday and into Sunday night. Highest rainfall totals will be felt over the city and coast and points south; light rain in the morning will become steady to heavy at times in the afternoon, finally tapering off late at night.

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 4. Progressively colder weather will build in throughout the week next week, with a chance at snow showers Wednesday. Very cold weather looks likely by the 25^th, with a shot of at least one significant storm before the month draws to a close.

FOR MONDAY, A LIGHT GLAZE OF ICE FOR MOST OF THE REGION....

A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will begin just before dawn Monday and continue
most of the day. Precipitation amounts will generally be light, but the combination of stubborn cold air and the variety of precip types will make for slippery, trecherous travel for much of the day.

Intellicast.com: 7am Monday projected surface map

PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME MONDAY!

Aside from the travel problems of Monday, the rest of the week looks benign. A warm-up is likely by the weekend into early next week, with temps rising into the 40s, possibly to near 50.