7:00 AM | Snow/ice can cause some slick spots today as Arctic cold is reluctant to retreat; milder air wins out on Saturday and heavy rain is likely

6-Day Forecast

Today

Snow and/or ice possible during the second half of the morning that can cause slick spots and then light “plain” rain this afternoon that can still freeze on some surfaces in areas north and west of the city, some fog possible, cold, highs in the upper 30’s late in the day

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, cold, more rain likely, some fog possible, mid 30’s

Saturday

Cloudy, windy, milder, periods of rain, heavy at times in the afternoon, upper 50’s

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, windy, mild, periods of rain, heavy at times, upper 40’s

Sunday

Becoming partly sunny, windy, cooler, upper 40’s

Monday

Partly sunny, cool, near 50

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, cooler, showers possible, mid 40’s

Wednesday

Partly sunny, colder, low 40’s

Discussion

An area of moisture from the south-central US will cause a burst of snow and/or ice around here later this morning and, given the still-cold ground conditions, slick spots can develop quickly. 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. 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 hours. 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.