The area is expected to get a reprieve from snow showers and frigid weather for the next five to 10 days, according to David Martin, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

“People can expect a break from the kind of conditions we’ve had for the past few weeks,” said Martin. “It will be a nice break from the few weeks of stormy weather.”

Those dreaming of a white Christmas may be disappointed, as Martin reported little chance of rain or snow prior to Christmas, with warmer temperatures than previous weeks. On a positive note, the weather forecast looks great for holiday travel.

“There are no major storms through the end of the year unless something changes,” Martin explained. “Maybe a few snow flurries Thursday morning of next week, but nothing major.”

Martin compared the colder than average temperatures from this November to November 2014, explaining there is typically a period of warmer weather in December after a colder-than-average November.

Today, residents can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 30, with weather falling into the teens at night.

For the weekend forecast, Saturday will be partly sunny with temperatures in the mid 30s, while Saturday night will drop to the low 20s. Sunday, temperatures will become a little warmer, with an expected high in the upper 30s or lower 40s, while Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 20 degrees.

Monday, temperatures will be in the low 40s, with night temperatures dropping to the mid to upper 20s. Christmas Eve day will bring temperatures in the low 40s, while night temperatures will drop to the lower 30s. Lastly, Christmas day will be cloudy with temperatures in the low 40s, while Christmas night will have temperatures in the upper 20s.