Winter officially began in Maryland on Sunday with the Winter Solstice, though winter-like weather has been in the region for a while. 

Temperatures will be in the upper teens and 20s across our area early Monday morning. Plan on a calm and cold start to the day, under some high clouds. Temperatures remain a bit colder than average on Monday. It'll peak in the low to mid-40s in most communities by 3 p.m. 

There will be quite a bit of sunshine through midday. 

Wintry mix possible Tuesday

Monday night, a fast-moving storm system approaches Maryland. Scattered light showers are possible Monday evening through sunrise on Tuesday. Showers may begin as snow and sleet before transitioning to a cold rain. 

The temperature will be above freezing in most areas, coverage remains hit-or-miss and whatever falls from the clouds will be relatively light. This system appears to only have a low impact on our area early Tuesday. No significant wintry accumulation is expected. 

There is a greater chance of accumulating snow across Pennsylvania. 

Gloomy conditions in the holiday forecast

A few light rain showers could linger into Tuesday afternoon, as temperatures warm well into the 40s. A gradual warming trend continues through Christmas and into the first day of Kwanzaa. Temperatures could approach 60° on Friday.

Scattered rain showers will accompany the warming trend. Plan on more clouds than sun and occasional rounds of scattered wet weather through the week. Some chillier weather is expected next weekend, followed by a more noticeable change in temperature heading into the days leading up to the new year. 

Be sure to stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for updates.