Cold Start To Week, But Warm Temps Coming: Forecast

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - Be careful during your commute Monday morning. Meteorologists are predicting a good chance for icy conditions in Pierce County due to sub-freezing temperatures that will move in overnight.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement covering all of Puget Sound Sunday afternoon. Sunday's snow and rain will be exposed to temperatures in the 20s overnight Monday, which could create slick roads by Monday morning.

"Skies will begin clearing later tonight, allowing low temperatures to dip to near or below freezing in many areas. The coldest temperatures in the mid and upper 20s are expected in outlying areas away from the water. Some roads that are still wet or slushy will freeze late tonight and Monday morning. Icy roads should be anticipated for the Monday morning commute," the statement said.

But, there is a bright spot on the horizon. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 50s by the end of the week. Here's the full week-ahead forecast from the National Weather Service:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

Friday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

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