Preparing for cold weather as temperatures approach single digits

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -

The temperatures will begin to drop on Wednesday and will stay low for the remainder of the week, and there are steps you can take to be prepared.

Lows will be in the mid-to-upper 20s once again. We'll see a brief warm-up during the afternoon with highs into the upper 40s. A dry cold front will push into the Valley late in the day or overnight.

Tuesday's high, near 48, will be the warmest temperature we will have until after the weekend, according to 48 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis.

The winds will pick up out of the north on Wednesday as the coldest air since last winter settles into the area. Despite mostly sunny skies, temperatures on Wednesday will struggle to make it back to 30. The bitter cold continues that night with lows dipping to around 10.

Sunny skies are in the forecast for Thursday, but a warm afternoon is not. Once again, highs may stay in the upper 20s.

Milder weather is in store as we head into this weekend. Clouds move back in on Friday, and temperatures will climb above freezing in the afternoon. Highs will be into the upper 30s. Afternoon temperatures in the 40s can be expected over the weekend. We'll see more clouds this weekend, and there's a slight chance for rain.

With the freezing temperatures moving in, there are several things you can do to prepare ahead of time.

If you have pets, there are several things to remember during cold weather.

For more tips to prepare for the upcoming weather, click here. For pet tips for the weather, click here.

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Preparing for cold weather as temperatures approach single digits