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Afternoon Light Snow then Turning Blustery Tonight

Bitterly Cold Tonight Into Monday

Forecast and Uncertainties for the Week Ahead

Cold Weather Safety Tips

More light snow is on the way this afternoon, and it immediately precedes a strong cold front that will send temperatures downward on stiff northwest winds. During the afternoon with the falling snow, and tonight with some shallow blowing and drifting snow, there will be slippery roads especially in northern locations on this map. Allow extra travel time!

Bitterly cold air is on the way and will sweep into the area tonight on gusty winds. Wind chills will fall well below zero, into the dangerous category, and a Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect area-wide later tonight through Monday morning. Limit time outside during then, and dress in layers if you do go out! https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold

The forecast for the week ahead is shown here, but note there is a larger than normal uncertainty in specifics due to the broad, unsettled pattern across the Midwest. Such a pattern in the winter time can be problematic, as it could mean multiple bouts of impactful light snow, yet just a slightly different path of these weather disturbances means little in the way of impacts. Stay tuned!

Cold weather to the magnitude of tonight into Monday morning can be dangerous. If you can’t avoid being outside, remember to follow these 3 steps and make sure to always tell someone where you’re going. weather.gov/safety/cold