7:00 AM | **A burst of snow/ice causes slick spots this morning as Arctic air is reluctant to retreat; milder air wins out on Saturday and heavy rain is likely**
Paul Dorian
6-Day Forecast
Today
A burst of snow and/or ice during the morning hours that can cause slick spots and small accumulations, light “plain” rain this afternoon that can still freeze on some surfaces in suburban locations, some fog possible, cold, highs in the mid-to-upper 30’s late in the day
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, cold, occasional rain, some fog possible, low-to-mid 30’s
Saturday
Cloudy, windy, warmer, periods of rain, heavy at times in the afternoon, maybe a thunderstorm, upper 50’s
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, windy, mild, periods of rain, heavy at times, near 40
Sunday
Partly sunny, windy, cooler, mid-to-upper 40’s
Monday
Partly sunny, cool, near 50
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, cool, rain likely, near 50
Wednesday
Partly sunny, colder, upper 30's
Discussion
An area of moisture from the south-central US will cause a burst of snow and/or ice around here this morning and, given the still-cold ground conditions, slick spots can develop quickly with small accumulations. Milder air will try to push in this afternoon and there can be some light “plain” rain; however, it is also possible that some freezing continues to occur in suburban locations on untreated surfaces. The milder air will win out completely by tomorrow and temperatures will climb well up into the 50’s; however, there will be rain, heavy at times during the afternoon and evening. Winds will also be a noticeable factor this weekend as they will be strong from a southerly direction on Saturday just ahead of a frontal system and then strong on Sunday behind the frontal system from a northwesterly direction.