Overview: The Hudson Valley is heading into a stretch of weather that starts off feeling more like winter than spring, before gradually warming up into more typical late-March conditions. After a cold and breezy start Saturday night into Sunday, temperatures will steadily climb through early next week, peaking around midweek with a taste of mild spring air.

However, that warmer pattern may turn unsettled, as a nearby frontal boundary brings the chance for showers—and possibly even thunderstorms—by the middle of the week.

Overnight (cold and windy): Cold air settles into the Hudson Valley, setting the stage for an unseasonably chilly overnight. It will be breezy, with steady winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 30 mph, especially later in the day. These winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chills stuck in the 30s through much of Saturday.

Sunday through Tuesday (gradual warm-up): Conditions begin to improve by Sunday as the cold air moves out and a milder pattern takes hold. Winds will shift, allowing warmer air to move into the Hudson Valley. Temperatures will steadily rise each day, with inland areas warming the most, especially where sunshine breaks through the clouds. By Monday and Tuesday, it should feel much more like spring, although some cloud cover at times could slow down the full warming potential.

Wednesday into Thursday (warm but unsettled): The warmest day of the stretch is expected around Wednesday, when temperatures across the Hudson Valley could climb well into the 70s. This warmth comes just ahead of an approaching frontal system. As that system moves through late Wednesday into Wednesday night, it will bring the best chance for showers and possibly thunderstorms. Some of these storms could produce heavier downpours, making this the most unsettled period of the forecast before conditions begin to shift again.