Issued: 8am on Thursday, December 11th 2025
Technical Forecast Discussion
Key Messages:
- Snow to return Thursday evening into Friday.
- Snow could continue Saturday into early Sunday morning before tapering off by sunrise.
- Bitterly cold temperatures expected on Sunday.
Short-Term Forecast (Thursday 12/11/2025 through Saturday 12/13/2025):
Temperatures will steadily decrease through Saturday as the low-pressure system that brought us rain on Wednesday pushes out of the region. Winds will die down slightly on Thursday, especially as high-pressure settles in, but will remain between 5-10 mph. An upper-level low will steadily push eastward throughout Thursday, bringing cooler air down into the state as it does so. Precipitation will likely hold off Thursday, but by Thursday evening and Friday morning a band of snow will make its way through as moisture moves over the state. This snow will move ahead of a low-pressure system cutting just below Ohio. Precipitation estimates don’t seem to expect a significant amount of snow only around 1-1.5 inches but could be less. Any early morning commute Friday may deal with the bulk of the snow but will likely be gone by mid-morning Friday. The remainder of Friday will stay calm, but chilly, as temperatures hover around 35. Temperatures are expected to dip once again Saturday as another low-pressure system moves through, and a trough begins to develop. While stable conditions will greet us Saturday morning, this low will bring snow and even colder temperatures Saturday afternoon and evening.
Long-Term Forecast (Sunday 12/14/2025 through Wednesday 12/17/2025):
By Sunday, the developing trough will dig deep into the United States, bringing bitterly cold temperatures into the state. Daytime temperatures on Sunday may only reach the mid-to-upper teens as winds could reach 5-10 mph. Snow will continue Saturday evening into early Sunday morning but will significantly taper off as the sun begins to rise on Sunday. Clouds will then steadily decrease throughout the day as a broad region of strong high-pressure overtakes much of the Midwest and 500 mb heights begin to rise drastically. Monday and Tuesday could see some peeks of the sun as temperatures steadily climb back up into the 30s, however clouds could make their return on Wednesday as a warm front associated with low-pressure moves eastward. Thankfully, temperatures will continue to climb as this warm front overtakes the state, but rain may not be far behind Wednesday evening. Overall, a bitterly cold start to the long-term will then be followed by a much-needed warming trend as we begin the work week.
