A significant winter weather system is expected to impact the region, bringing a mix of rain and snow, followed by snow and dangerous winds.
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain is expected, mainly after 8am. There will be areas of fog. The high will be near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Tonight
There is a chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. The low will be around 20. It will be windy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Winter Storm Preparations for Everyone
Monday
Snow is expected, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. The high will be near 27. It will be windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
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Monday Night
Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
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New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 19.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Extended Forecast Glimpse
Here's a look at the extended forecast:
- Day: Partly cloudy skies. High near 45F. Sunset 5:11 pm
- Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 25F.
Additional Weather Information
Here's a summary of the weather conditions for the upcoming days:
| Day | Conditions | High | Sunset | Night | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain, mainly after 8am, areas of fog | 47F | - | Chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow | 20F |
| Monday | Snow, mainly before 9am, areas of blowing snow | 27F | - | Patchy blowing snow before midnight, partly cloudy | 12F |
| Tuesday | 20% chance of snow after noon, partly sunny | 28F | - | 20% chance of snow before midnight, mostly cloudy | 21F |
| Wednesday | 20% chance of snow after noon, mostly cloudy | 29F | - | 40% chance of snow, mainly before midnight, mostly cloudy | 12F |
Important Information
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Monday due to a significant winter weather system impacting the region. The system is expected to intensify on Monday, bringing snow and dangerous winds.