First Alert Weather: Arctic Air Returns, Cold Temperatures Expected

Weekend Temperature Drop

• 🥶 The Tri-State Area will experience a significant temperature drop, with readings falling back into the teens by Saturday.
• ⚠️ Sunday morning is expected to be the coldest of the season so far, potentially reaching six or seven degrees.

Snowfall Prospects

• 🌨️ Minor snow chances are present, particularly on Wednesday and Friday.
• 💨 A clipper system from Canada on Friday could bring more widespread snow showers if it gains strength and moisture.
• 🤏 Current projections for snowfall totals are minor, with models indicating 0.1 to 0.4 inches.

Arctic Air and Seasonal Averages

• ❄️ Arctic air is set to return next week, bringing temperatures colder than what was experienced previously.
• 🌡️ Daily temperatures will be colder than the seasonal average of 40 degrees, with no significant warming expected soon.
• 📈 Even with brief periods above freezing, temperatures will remain colder than expected for this time of year.

Groundhog Day Predictions

• 🐾 Multiple groundhogs, including Punxsutawney Phil, Buffalo Bert, and Woody the Woodchuck, have predicted six more weeks of winter.
• 🗓️ This prediction aligns with the current forecast of continued cold weather.