Turning Cold with Lower Elevation Snow This Week

Sunday evening National Weather Service update

There is a dramatic change to wintry conditions coming this week. Confidence in a period of cold and snowy weather has increased over the past couple of days.

KEY POINTS

• Canadian cold front arrives Tuesday afternoon; snow begins in the west Tuesday night

• Much colder with accumulating lower elevation snow Wednesday & Thursday

• Below normal temperatures linger into next weekend

DETAILS

• Snowfall

  • Two waves of accumulating snow expected, the first Tuesday night and Wednesday, the second late Wednesday night through Thursday

  • Probability of at least 4" of snow is high in the west (70-90%) and moderate in the east (30-50%)

  • Uncertainty remains so please monitor the forecast

• Temperatures

  • Temperatures fall below freezing across the region Wednesday, and very cold air lingers into the weekend

  • Highs in the 20s and lows in the single digits and teens will be common through the second half of the week

• Impacts

  • Travel will be affected by icy and slick roads

  • Trees with leaves may suffer damage

  • Sprinkler systems with water in lines may freeze up

Now is a good time to make sure your vehicles are stocked with winter survival supplies.