Light snow continues into the Thumb region this morning, mainly north of I-69. These morning showers could bring a dusting to a half an inch of accumulation. Otherwise, it is a windy start with wind chills readings below the teens.
Mostly cloudy and low to mid-30s today as winds pick up. We remain relatively dry with a few flakes flying during the daylight hours. An arctic front will pass through the region tonight. Brief, but intense snow showers are expected along this arctic surge or air. The heaviest band of snow appears to arrive between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Some of these snow showers will drop quick accumulations and greatly reduce visibility on the roads. These are called snow squalls and can produce brief, but rapid whiteout conditions. Travel with caution tonight.
Sunset is at 5:01 p.m.
Snowfall accumulations of 1-2″ will be possible by tomorrow morning with lesser amounts closer to the state line and higher amounts in the Thumb and isolated areas that potentially see repeated snow squalls. During the night and into the day Thursday, west/northwest winds will gust between 35 and 45 MPH and wind chill readings will plunge into the single digits by Thursday morning. Depending on how much road crews can clear and treat overnight, I would anticipate lingering slick spots Thursday morning, especially on side roads and elevated surfaces. Otherwise, we dry out later Thursday. A frigid Friday morning with lows in the teens and more single digit wind chills on tap. However, we rise into the 40s by Sunday into early next week with rain chances returning on Monday.
Widespread light snow fills in Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing minor snow accumulations of two inches or less Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH are expected Wednesday night and Thursday. Wind chill readings will plunge into the teens and single digits Wednesday night and Thursday. A slight warming trend is forecast this weekend. With rain chances on Monday as temperatures rise into the 40s.