University students walked around campus Tuesday, bundled in jackets and sweatshirts for the first blast of cold air this fall. The low reached 36 degrees Tuesday, but the cold temperatures are only temporary, said Jay Grymes, Agricultural Center climatologist. Grymes said Canadian air brought the cold weather down. The coldest days this week were Tuesday and Wednesday, Grymes said.Temperatures are predicted to rise back to the low 70s by Thursday afternoon, Grymes said. Overall, Grymes said he expected this winter to be a mild to warm one.  Cold snaps, days of cold and dry weather, will continue throughout fall on an average of about once a week with increasing frequencies closer to winter, said Steve Caparotta, WAFB meteorologist. The temperature of these cold snaps will vary.Long-range estimates predict near normal to above normal weather for the next couple of months, Caparotta said. The averages for November are 71 degrees for the high and 48 degrees for the low. The averages for December are a high of 63 degrees and a low of 43 degrees. Some University students are enjoying the change from typical Baton Rouge weather. “I think it is beautiful  — a little chilly — perfect for ultimate frisbee,” said Carolyn Chung, mathematics graduate student.Other students like the new weather for different reasons.”I love wearing my big, comfy jacket and boots,” said Audrey Parker, education sophomore. – – – -Contact Mary Gonzalez at [email protected]