Snow and strong winds are expected tonight and tomorrow, with a severe storm possible Monday.
Tahnight: Light snow is possible in the northern and western regions tonight, with up to an inch of snow possible. Deposition occurs primarily in grassy areas, but can also occur in some slippery areas. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Winds will be out of the east between 16 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
A Storm Track 7 Yellow Alert Day is in effect for Sunday due to the potential for severe weather in the northern and western regions. Snow and mixed precipitation could make roads slippery early Sunday morning.
Sunday: After a brief morning lull, a second wave of snow will move in around the Northwest between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, with up to 3 inches of snow possible in extreme areas of the Northwest. . Snow is spreading toward Highway 30. The further south or east you live, the less likely you are to see snowfall. In addition to the snow, precipitation could mix in late morning and early afternoon, which could lead to some slippery driving in places. By late afternoon, temperatures in the south will begin to rise and the snow will turn to rain. The heaviest amounts of rain and snow fall on the western edge, and less during the day on the eastern edge. The big question is how quickly snow transitions to rain, which will have the biggest impact on snow totals. Otherwise, high temperatures will be in the upper 30s to low 40s north and along Highway 20 and in the upper 40s to low 50s south of Highway 20. Winds will be strong from the southeast at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Since it's wet and heavy, blowing snow isn't an issue, but when it does, it definitely moves and can reduce visibility.
Sunday night: This system will move further east, bringing much of the region some but only rain. A few isolated storms are possible, but nothing severe is expected. Low temperatures will start in the upper 30s north of Highway 20 and low 40s south of Highway 20, rising through the night as warmer air moves in from the south. Strong southeast winds 16 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
A Storm Track 7 Yellow Alert Day is in effect for Monday due to strong winds up to 45 mph. Several strong storms are also possible on Monday afternoon, with the risk level 1 out of 5 for much of the region.
Monday: Showers and isolated storms will continue into the morning, with a possible brief break in the early afternoon. If we see enough sunshine, there will be enough energy for a few strong and possibly severe storms, with the potential for large hail and isolated tornadoes. Again, that chance is currently low at 1 in 5, but we'll definitely be keeping an eye on it. Otherwise, showers and storms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening. The biggest topic is the wind, sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Some loose objects may fly off and small tree branches may break. Please be careful when driving on Monday. Highs will be in the upper 50s and low 60s. Temperatures will drop into the low to mid 30s Monday night, and light snow mixed with rain is possible again as the back end of the system moves through. Little accumulation is expected.
the remaining parts week: A northwesterly flow will bring highs into the upper 30s to lower 40s, and the rain/snow mix will dissipate by Tuesday afternoon. By Thursday, temperatures will return to the 50s with some sunshine. More rain is possible Friday and into early next week, with highs expected to stay in the 50s.
