Cold air stays in place through the start of the week, with chilly but bright conditions this afternoon.

Attention then turns to Tuesday, when wet snowfall early in the day may cause slick spots before temperatures rise enough for a changeover to rain/snow mix. 1-2" of pasty wet snow is possible, especially north of I-84.

Midweek turns quieter with some sunshine, but clouds increase again heading toward Christmas with another chance for a storm by Friday into Saturday. It is too early to tell how much rain or snow may fall, so stay tuned for further updates.

The overall pattern stays seasonably cold, with daytime temperatures generally in the upper 30s to mid-40s.

Today: Sunny but chilly. Afternoon temperatures range from the mid to upper 30s with a light northwest breeze.

Tuesday: A wintry start with snow early, quickly mixing with and changing to rain along the LI Sound. Temperatures climb from the upper 30s into the lower 40s by afternoon.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and dry. Highs range from the upper 30s to lower 40s.

Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the low to mid-40s.

Friday: Cloudy with periods of snow possible. Temperatures into the mid to 30s.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, rain/snow mix possible, with highs near the upper 30s.

Sunday: Continued clouds with a chance for rain. Highs reach the low to mid-40s.