A sharp cold front will sweep through the region Friday night, bringing gusty winds and a surge of arctic air. Temperatures are expected to plunge below freezing, causing any standing water to ice over. Be careful for patchy ice during the Saturday morning commute.

While Saturday afternoon remains chilly, there will be a brief thaw as temperatures climb back above freezing and winds begin to diminish.

Sunday brings a modest warming trend with temperatures returning to the 40s, though expect increasing cloud cover and a slight risk of passing flurries.

Looking ahead, a quick-moving system arrives Tuesday, likely starting as snow before transitioning to rain as temperatures rise.

For the holiday, a milder trend takes hold. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will see temperatures reach the upper 40s to near 50 degrees, with a chance of rain.

OVERNIGHT: Clearing, windy and cold. Watch for patchy ice. Temperatures will feel as if they are in the teens. Low of 28.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny, breezy and cool. High of 38.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny and breezy. High of 44.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and cold. High of 37.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, with snow transitioning to rain showers. High of 42.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. High of 43.