Overview
- Light, nuisance snow continues midweek with brief moderation into the 20s to near 30 before conditions turn more active.
- Forecasts call for a fast-moving clipper Friday bringing measurable snow, commonly 1–3 inches, with potential commute impacts in several metro areas.
- A more organized system late Friday into Friday night is expected to spread broader snow as a strong arctic front pushes through with gusty winds and reduced visibility.
- The following arctic blast will drop temperatures sharply, with sub-zero wind chills likely and cold-weather hazard products anticipated by National Weather Service offices.
- Localized variability remains high, with existing advisories in select counties and pockets of higher totals from lake-effect or terrain enhancement, while early next week trends toward a modest thaw.