A new system will bring the area scattered snow showers tonight into Friday and this will result in modest snow accumulations of a trace to 3 inches locally. Fortunately, temperatures look a little better as we wrap up the week with highs in the 20s and 30s.

A system that will prove to be more problematic is one that is on track to arrive this weekend. The potential exists for widespread heavy snow Saturday night into Sunday. This will end up being a high impact event with significant snowfall accumulation likely, so make sure you continue to monitor the forecast in the days ahead as we get more information. Travel will be greatly impacted with slippery, snow covered roads and areas of blowing and drifting snow.

To go with the snow, a blast of arctic air is expected as brutal sub-zero wind chills develop Sunday and Monday.