We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to colder temperatures as sunshine returns for your St. Patrick’s Day. All of this ahead of the FREEZE WARNING issued for tonight.

First Alert 7 Day Forecast

The “Ides of March Blizzard” is over, but it’s going to take a while to move the historic amounts of snow. A Day is in effect as slippery conditions persist, especially during today’s morning commute.

Thanks to the wind gusting out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph, the wind chill is in the teens and lower 20s.

TUESDAY: AM FIRST ALERT. Early AM Rain then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the morning will slowly drop into the 30s by the afternoon. WSW winds will gust 30-40 mph. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the 20s and low 30s. NW wind 5-15 mph.

Now, your First Alert Forecast is more settled, though chilly. Enjoy a brisk brand of sunshine this St. Patrick’s Day with temps cresting in the lower and middle 50s. Take time to cover or bring in your most sensitive blooms ahead of Tuesday night;

A First Alert Weather Day continues until 12:30 p.m. for poor road conditions. The wind is weakening but occasional gusts of 20-25 mph could still lead to additional snow drifts. As lows dip into the single digits,

On Thursday, slight rain chances will return as temperatures warm above freezing throughout the day, with highs reaching the low 60s. By the end of the workweek, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 60s and low 70s, with a slight chance of showers.

Despite the cold start, we’ll have a big warmup by midweek. These are the ideal days for outdoor plans! Highs will reach into the 60s Wednesday with even warmer days beyond that. Incredible warmth for the first day of Spring on Friday!

The first alerts have been issued for Monday’s severe weather, with conditions making tornadoes a possibility.