Cold Morning and Gusty Winds Today, Scattered Snow Showers Likely Through the Weekend

We are kicking off the day with mostly cloudy skies and areas of blowing snow in the morning. Occasional lake effect snow showers are expected, with snowfall tapering to scattered showers by the afternoon. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely, particularly in persistent snow belts. Highs will hover in the lower 20s, but wind chills will make it feel even colder.

Northwest winds will remain strong throughout the day, blowing at 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.

As the day transitions to evening, partly to mostly cloudy skies will prevail, with flurries possible early in the night. Temperatures will plummet to lows of 15 to 20 degrees, and while the winds will diminish slightly, northwest gusts of 10 to 15 mph will keep the chill in the air.

Friday begins on a brighter note with partly sunny skies in the morning. However, clouds will thicken as the day progresses. Temperatures will reach the upper 20s, offering slight relief from Thursday’s cold. Winds will calm, shifting westward at 5 to 10 mph and becoming nearly still by evening.

Cloudy conditions will dominate Friday night, with snow showers likely during the overnight hours. Lows will drop to the lower 20s, and light winds will accompany a 70% chance of snow. Accumulations may lead to slick spots on untreated surfaces by Saturday morning.

The wintry trend carries through the weekend. Saturday will see cloudy skies with a 50% chance of snow showers and highs in the lower 30s. Saturday night remains snowy, with another 70% chance of accumulation and lows in the lower 20s.

Sunday offers little reprieve as mostly cloudy skies persist, along with a 50% chance of snow showers. Highs will stay around 30 degrees. Sunday night will bring only a slight improvement, with a 30% chance of snow showers and lows again dipping into the lower 20s.