Local 10 Weather Forecast: Arctic Front Brings Record Cold and High Winds

Friday Afternoon Conditions

• ☁️ Expect dreary conditions with thick cloud cover and high temperatures in the upper 60s, nearing 70 degrees.
• 🌧️ Rain chances are expected to decrease after sunset, making Friday night plans potentially viable despite earlier washout conditions.

Saturday: Arctic Front Arrives

• 💨 An arctic front will move into the area by midday Saturday, bringing very windy conditions with gusts of 40 mph or higher.
• ⚠️ Wind advisories are likely to be issued due to the strong winds, with potential for loose items like trash cans to blow around.

Weekend Cold Snap

• 🥶 By Saturday night, temperatures will drop into the 50s, and Sunday morning will see lows around 35 degrees.
• 🧊 This is predicted to be the coldest start to a morning in over 15 years.

Wind Chill and Monday Morning

• 🌬️ The strong winds will significantly lower the wind chill, making it feel much colder than the actual air temperature.
• 🥶 Wind chills are expected to feel like 23 degrees in some areas, despite actual lows in the mid-30s.
• 🌡️ Monday morning will remain cold with lows around 37 degrees and wind chills in the upper 20s.

Gradual Warming Trend

• 📈 A slow, gradual warming trend is expected, with highs only reaching around 72 degrees by Wednesday, which is still below average.