FIRST ALERT: Nice stretch of weather this week ahead of a big cool down next weekend

FIRST ALERT: Nice stretch of weather this week ahead of a big cool down next weekend

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Slightly above-average temperatures are expected for most of this week before the coldest air of the season arrives next weekend.

First Alert Headlines:

- Chilly morning, nice afternoon for Monday!

- Pleasant forecast through mid-week.

- Late week frontal system brings major cool down by next weekend.

First Alert Summary:

Temperatures will quickly cool off again tonight under a clear sky and with calm winds in place. Expect overnight lows to cool off to the lower to middle 40s. Have your jacket ready to go tomorrow morning!

Monday will be a dress in layers kind of day. While it will start off chilly, temperatures are forecast to warm up nicely and slightly above average in the afternoon. Highs are expected to peak in the middle 70s under a sunny sky.

Chilly mornings and nice, slightly warm afternoons will stick around through mid-week. However, a big weather pattern shift is expected to late place late in the week and next weekend courtesy of our next c...