The weather will be colder than expected, with temperatures expected to drop into the mid-20th century, and an even larger cold blast is expected early next week. Forecasters predict that temperatures will drop to mid-30th and lower than mid-19th century levels. The weather is expected to be warmer than usual, with gusts expected to reach 35-40 mph. The 7-day outlook for the coming weeks is also expected to remain unpredictable.