New York City will see chilly temperatures on Tuesday ahead of a slight warmup in the middle of the week, with the possibility of rain.

Tuesday's forecast calls for sunny skies with highs in the mid-30s.

Wednesday will see a mix of sun and clouds as temperatures rise into the upper-40s.

Thursday will see a jump in temperatures near the low-60s under cloudy skies with a chance of heavy rain in the evening and into the overnight hours.

A chance of heavy overnight rains give way to a cloudy morning Friday ahead of sun in the afternoon with highs near the upper-40s.

The weekend looks dry with a sunny Saturday and Sunday in the forecast and highs in the mid- to low-40s.

NOW: Cold and dry... Wind chills 5-15.

NEXT: Another cold start Tuesday.. another cold afternoon... Then gradual warm-up into Wed-Thu.

TONIGHT: BITTER BLAST Mostly clear, brisk and very cold. Lows around 18 degrees. Feels like 0 to 10.

TUESDAY: Bitter start, then mostly sunny... Not quite as cold. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows near 29.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly sunny to partly cloudy and warmer with highs around 48. Lows around 42.

THURSDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH (PM) Mostly cloudy, breezy and unseasonably mild! Areas of dense fog and a few rain showers developing. Highs near 60. Lows near 45 degrees. Rain/showers at night... possibly heavy.

FRIDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH (AM) Morning rain/showers (possibly heavy), then clouds and a little sun by afternoon. Early high around 57, temps falling to the 40s by afternoon. Lows near 30.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonably chilly. Highs near 46. Lows around 28.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 40s.