Deep Freeze Continues, Potential for Major Snowstorm This Weekend

Current Cold Snap and Forecast

• 🥶 Subzero to single digits are expected for morning temperatures, with wind chills feeling even colder.
• 🌡️ Afternoon highs will moderate to the mid-30s, but a brief warmup to the 40s is anticipated on Thursday.
• ⚠️ The severe cold is set to return for the weekend, with high temperatures only reaching the late teens and low 20s.

Weekend Storm Potential

• ❄️ There is a low confidence for a snow chance this weekend, but models are showing significant snowfall totals.
• 📈 The European model predicts 12.7 inches of snow for a Saturday, Sunday, into Monday event.
• 📉 The GFS model is more conservative, forecasting 4.1 inches, suggesting the storm track may be suppressed further south.
• 💬 While models differ, there's a trend towards increased snowfall predictions, with the European model holding steady and the GFS increasing its forecast.

Outlook for Next Week

• 🌨️ The system is being closely watched for Sunday into Monday, with the potential for a significant snow event.
• 🎿 If substantial snow accumulates, it could provide excellent conditions for sledding.