A surge of Arctic air is in place to start the period, bringing dangerous cold and strong winds that will make it feel well below zero at times. Even with sunshine, wind chills will be harsh and conditions remain blustery through Sunday.

Temperatures slowly moderate as we head into the new week, with clouds increasing Monday and readings edging back toward more seasonable levels. By midweek, highs climb closer to 40 degrees, signaling a noticeable break from the deep freeze, though it never turns truly warm.

Late in the week stays fairly quiet overall, with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures hovering in the 30s. No major storms are showing up, but the chill remains a consistent theme.

Sunday: Sunny but frigid and windy. Highs in the upper teens, with wind chills well below zero at times.

Monday: Increasing clouds with highs in the upper 20s to near 30. Still cold, especially earlier in the day.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and milder. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.

Wednesday: Partly sunny and continued warming. Highs in the upper 30s to around 40.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and slightly cooler. Highs in the mid 30s.

Friday: Partly sunny with steady temperatures in the mid 30s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and quiet. Highs in the upper 30s.