7:00 AM | Major storm continues to pound away at the metro region; Arctic blast arrives on strengthening northwest winds
Paul Dorian
6-Day Forecast
Today
Rain today, heavy at times, strengthening northwest winds, temperatures are at their peak this morning and will steadily drop through the day
Tonight
Windy and turning much colder with rain showers changing to snow showers, lows by morning in the upper 20’s
Thursday
Mostly sunny, very cold, strong winds continue through much of the day, low-to-mid 30’s
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, very cold, much lighter winds, mid 20’s
Friday
Mostly sunny and still very cold, mid-to-upper 30’s
Saturday
Mostly sunny, very cold, upper 30’s
Sunday
Mostly sunny, not quite as cold, but still below normal, low-to-mid 40’s
Monday
Mostly cloudy, chilly, maybe a few showers, mid-to-upper 40’s
Discussion
The major storm that generated heavy rain overnight will shift to our northeast today and Arctic air will pour into the region on strengthening northwest winds. Temperatures are at their peak for the day right now and will steadily drop into the 40's by afternoon. Strong northwest winds will continue tonight and the rain showers will change to snow with minor accumulations possible. Temperatures by morning will be way down in the 20's so all ground surfaces will experience a freeze. Thanksgiving Day promises to be well below normal for this time of year with highs holding in the low-to-mid 30's. Winds will continue to be quite strong out of the northwest during the morning and midday hours on Thursday, but should slacken off during the late afternoon and evening as high pressure quickly builds in overhead. The colder-than-normal weather will continue on Friday and Saturday as well and the winds will stay on the light side. Finally, expect a couple inches of turkey to accumulate late tomorrow afternoon or early evening and that will likely diminish to sandwiches on Friday.
Video
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