The first day of December feels more like the middle of winter, but even colder weather is on the way for next week. We also have a storm to track for the middle of the week

We have bitter cold weather to start the week, a few disturbances that can bring rain or snow, and even colder weather next weekend. All in time for the official start of “Meteorological Winter". Dec. 1 marks the start of winter weather record keeping and the coldest weeks of the year.

Temperatures this morning are by far the coldest they've been so far this season, and in many spots the coldest since February. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today, a brief novelty snowflake is possible.

Monday will be slightly milder and sunnier, but temperatures barely hit 40F which is well below average. The cold weather moderates on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs approaching the mid 40s.

Our next storm arrives Wednesday night, but now it looks mainly dry. Temperatures will near freezing so we will keep an eye on this, but now limited travel impacts are expected. Behind this is a very stiff breeze on Thursday and then brutal cold for Friday and next weekend.

TODAY: Sun and clouds and breezy. A stray afternoon snowflake possible. Highs in the upper 30s. Lows in the low to mid 20s.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny with highs near 40. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.

TUESDAY: Sun and clouds with highs near 40. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds with a low risk of rain showers or mix overnight. Highs around 40.

THURSDAY: Windy and clearing out by the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s but dropping overnight.

LATE WEEK: Very cold. Keeping an eye on a disturbance for next weekend, but we are keeping the forecast dry and cold next weekend for now.