Some snowflakes fall ahead of strong winds pushing into Philly region

Keep that winter coat handy this workweek and also have an umbrella ready Thursday some light snow and a wintry mix fall before the weekend.

Be aware on Thursday that a wind advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. that could bring power outages.

The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team is tracking a week of winter-like temps and even some snow in colder neighborhoods.

Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of whatever Mother Nature brings:

Bundle up for a cold workweek

Meteorological fall has ended, climate books for winter are now open and meteorological winter is off to a cold and windy start with temperatures about 10 degrees colder than normal.

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Our entire region is expecting January-like temperatures in the upcoming days with highs not getting out of the 40s and lows below freezing most mornings.

Wintry weather brings mixed bag depending where you are

Clouds increased later on Wednesday ahead of a cold front, but no rain or snow began to fall until later at night, when spotty and light showers arrived.

The strong cold front swept in early Thursday, just in time for the morning commute. Temperatures should be above freezing, so while rain showers may mix with a few snowflakes, no accumulation is expected in the Philadelphia area.

However, with above-freezing temperatures, no accumulation is expected for many neighborhoods, just some wet roads from the Lehigh Valley to the Jersey Shore. Some very light snow could accumulate on grassy and colder surfaces.

Light accumulations of an inch to 3 are possible in the higher elevations in the Poconos.

Thursday morning highs will get into the 40s, but as the strong winds pick up, temperatures will drop sharply in the afternoon, with wind chills stuck in the 20s

Strong winds will pick up and make it feel even colder

By Thursday afternoon, winds will intensify with gusts over 40 mph, bringing much colder air. Temperatures should fall into the lower 30s by late afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday for our entire region.

Gusts could reach up to 50 mph and may bring some power outages.

Those wind gusts will be strong enough Thursday to displace outdoor items, so it’s a good idea to secure or bring in furniture, decorations and trash bins to prevent them from being blown away.

Friday and Saturday will be less windy, but quite cold, with highs in the 30s.

Warmer temps next week

Thankfully, a warm-up begins Sunday, with temperatures near 50 and rising into the 50s early next week. Above-average temperatures return ahead of our next round of rain by the middle of next week.

The best bet is to have the latest version of the NBC10 app downloaded on your device to ensure you don't miss any weather alerts and can checkout live radar whenever you want.