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That will be followed by breezy, blustery conditions with wind-chill values falling into the teens the next two days before a dramatic change next week with temperatures rising to a spring-like 60 degrees.
Call it weather whiplash.
Here's the five-day forecast:
Saturday, March 6: After morning clouds and the scattered flurries, it will become partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 30s on a blustery day with wind-chill temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees and wind strength up to 15 miles per hour.
The overnight low will be around 20 with wind-chill values in the teens.
Sunday, March 7: Sunny and continued cold with the high temperature again in the mid 30s and wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees.
It will remain clear overnight with a low temperature around 20 degrees and wind-chill temps between 10 and 15 degrees.
Monday, March 8: Temperatures will gradually start to rise, with the high temperature reaching the mid 40s with plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
It will be partly cloudy overnight with a low temperature around the freezing mark.
Tuesday, March 9: The spring preview will start with a high temperature climbing into the mid 50s on a mostly sunny day.
It will remain clear overnight with a low temperature in the mid 30s.
Wednesday, March 10: The high temperature will hit the 60-degree mark for the first time this year in most parts of the region. Skies will be partly cloudy during the day and through the overnight.
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