ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Don’t put the snow boots away just yet.

Forecasters say another active stretch of February weather is shaping up for Asheville and much of Western North Carolina, with a brief warmup early in the week followed by renewed chances for rain, and possibly wintry weather, by the weekend.

The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg said conditions Sunday were dry and cool, with increasing clouds and lighter winds. Cold temperatures were expected to return overnight as skies gradually cleared.

Meteorologists say temperatures will moderate quickly through the first half of the week, with highs climbing into the 50s and even near 70 degrees by Tuesday and Wednesday. North Carolina’s Weather Authority reported a cold start to Sunday, with temperatures in the teens across much of the state, followed by mostly sunny skies and highs in the 30s and 40s.

“Enjoy the warm-up — February rarely lets it last,” WYFF 4 Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus said in a forecast update.

Precipitation chances are expected to return by Wednesday and linger through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. While warmer, above-normal temperatures are forecast through Thursday, cooler and below-normal highs are expected to return by Friday.

Forecasters are also watching the track of a developing storm system late in the week. Justus said recent European weather model runs have trended farther south, increasing the potential for colder air on the backside of the system, a setup that could support a wintry mix or accumulating snow in the mountains.

“This is not locked in,” Justus said, noting there is still time for changes. “But the trend is worth watching closely.”

The unsettled forecast comes after a volatile stretch of weather across the region, including record-breaking wind gusts at Asheville Regional Airport that reached 64 mph, stronger than gusts recorded during Tropical Storm Helene and comparable to conditions preceding the Blizzard of 1993, according to WYFF.

In the meantime, the National Weather Service has issued an Increased Fire Danger Statement for parts of northeast Georgia because of low humidity and dry fuels. While the statement does not include Western North Carolina, forecasters urge residents to use caution with outdoor burning and to check local burn permits.

Meteorologists say the pattern remains active, with additional updates expected as the late-week system becomes clearer.