Snow Twice in One Week? What’s in Store for the Weekend
A Brief Round of Snow Flurries to Kick Off the Weekend
Our bitter cold week has one more gift in store: another brief round of snow flurries to kick off the weekend.
Round Two: Less Action, But Still Some Snow
That’s right. More snow is headed for the tri-state just days after Monday’s system brought several inches to parts of our area.
Round two is not expected to bring nearly as much action.
Forecast: Light Snow and Reduced Visibility
Clouds are forecast to roll in by Friday afternoon ahead of light snow late into the night and overnight into Saturday morning. Storm Team 4 says less than an inch is expected once the system moves out.
Snow showers move into our area around midnight and will be gone by Saturday afternoon.
If you plan on being out on the roads early Saturday, exercise caution. Even light snow can make for difficult travel conditions if you are not careful. Anticipate some reduced visibility and slippery roads, especially if they’ve not been treated.
With the speed and light nature of these snow showers, we’re looking ahead to less than 1 inch of snow. Some localized totals could be more on the order of 1 to 2 inches, but most of us won’t be that lucky.
A Change in Winds and Temperatures
With the clouds come a change in winds and a slight warm in temperatures. Winds will dip and continue to weaken by Saturday morning — a nice reprieve from the blustery week — and we’re also expected to feel a slight uptick in temperatures.
High temperatures throughout the weekend and Monday will hover around 40, give or take a degree or two. All in all, we’re in for a more bearable few days.
Looking Ahead to Next Week
After a brief “warm” weekend, Storm Team 4 says another brutal dip in temperatures is in store. High temperatures aren’t likely to peek above freezing for most of next week. Wind chills won’t help matters: they could be in the teens for a couple of days straight.
Conclusion
In summary, we can expect a brief round of snow flurries to kick off the weekend, with less than an inch of snow expected. The weekend will bring a slight warm in temperatures and a change in winds, making for a more bearable few days. However, another brutal dip in temperatures is in store for next week.
FAQs
Q: How much snow can we expect this weekend?
A: Less than an inch of snow is expected, with some localized totals potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches.
Q: Will the snow cause difficult travel conditions?
A: Yes, even light snow can make for difficult travel conditions if you are not careful. Anticipate some reduced visibility and slippery roads, especially if they’ve not been treated.
Q: What’s in store for next week’s temperatures?
A: Another brutal dip in temperatures is expected, with high temperatures not likely to peek above freezing for most of the week. Wind chills could be in the teens for a couple of days straight.
