Current Forecast: 8pm on Wednesday, November 20th 2024

Forecast Discussion

A hectic back and forth between rain and snow will occur through the next 48 hours as a strong low pressure system moves from our north to our south. This system has entrained a large amount of cold air and moisture and is well mixed so any sleet or freezing rain is unlikely. Temperatures will drop tonight as a possible transition from some scattered showers in front of the main system may bring some precipitation. Temperatures are expected to remain mostly steady slightly above freezing especially in valleys tomorrow rising in between mixed snow/rain showers and dropping during them as they pull colder air down to the surface from the upper levels. Precipitation is expected to intensify throughout the day becoming strongest overnight on Thursday. While no accumulation on solid surfaces is the most likely outcome Thursday night offers the greatest chance of accumulation where up to a quarter inch could accumulate. Note this low pressure system’s movement is difficult to forecast and high variability is present depending on the placement of snow and rain bands. Total snowfall could be up to 2″ although most if not all is expected to melt and little to no accumulation is expected outside of Thursday night. Thursday morning ice and snow may be present on car windshields as they can cool before solid surfaces. Bridges may also ice so exercise caution while driving and follow NWS guidelines for winter weather. Following this system moving out of our area on Friday where the back end has some potential to bring rain arriving in broken showers and bands not expected to fully move out of our area until Saturday evening. Temperatures will rise back up as high as 60 on Monday before a new system is expected to enter our area .

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 30% chance of late evening light rain-snow mix. Winds from the W at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Low 31°F

Thursday it will be clear with a 90% chance of scattered rain-snow mix. Winds from the W at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 39°F

Thursday Night it will be cloudy with an 80% chance of scattered snow showers. Winds from the W at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Low 28°F

Friday it will be cloudy with a 70% chance of heavy rain. Winds from the W at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 43°F

Extended Forecast

Friday it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of rain-snow mix. High near 44°F with a low near 36°F

Saturday it will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain showers. High near 49°F with a low near 31°F

Sunday it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers. High near 52°F with a low near 38°F