WHAT'S NEXT: Sunsets near 5 p.m. Highs closer to average starting on Sunday.

WHAT'S NEW: Temperatures rise out of the 20s for the 1st time since Sunday. Highs near 32.

The bitter blast is ending. It has been very cold, but no record cold temperatures. Bearable temperatures as highs approach freezing the next few days. Highs next week look to be in the 35-to-40-degree range. Right now, we are quiet on the storm front. We are mainly dry through the 7 to 10 days.

TODAY: Sun and clouds, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

TONIGHT: Clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10mph.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.