A high wind warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday with winds 25 to 40 mph and wind gusts up to 60 mph expected.

Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wet soils as well as recent icing in the higher elevations combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 10s and 20s and wind chills in the single digits. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

The latest forecast:

Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. Extreme wind.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.