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Storm Brings Slippery Travel, First Snowfall Of Season In Much Of Region Storm Brings Slippery Travel, First Snowfall Of Season In Much Of Region
Storm Brings Slippery Travel, First Snowfall Of Season In Much Of Region Precipitation on the back end of a potent storm system is causing slippery travel throughout the region. Areas farther inland are seeing a mix of sleet and the first snowfall of the season at daybreak on Friday, Nov. 22. There have been some delayed starts for school districts in northern areas, with a few closures farther west. "The heaviest snow has ended early this morning, but light snow remains possible, especially for elevations above 500 feet," the National Weather Service said. "Use extra caution if traveling early this morning as roads may may still snow covered and …

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Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast
Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast A system heading toward the Atlantic Coast will move north, bringing rain and showers to the Northeast and ending a long stretch of dry weather. The time frame for precipitation in the region is from Tuesday night, Sept. 17 into Thursday, Sept. 19. "The exact track and intensity of the homegrown tropical wind and rainstorm will determine which areas receive the most rain," according to AccuWeather.com. "The track of the system depends on how quickly it develops and the strength and position of the high-pressure zone over the Northeast state." Monday, Sept. 16 will be mostly sunny with high…

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System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now
System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now A new system that could strengthen into a named tropical storm in days is on a path toward the East Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, "the system could gradually acquire subtropical or tropical characteristics thereafter over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, and a subtropical or tropical depression or storm could form early next week while the system moves generally northwestward toward the coast." A track to the north may bring heavy rain right up coast and end a long stretch ofdy weather that began a week ago.  Should this occur, it would…

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Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching
Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching A mid-season lull in named storms may soon be a distant memory, with tropical activity ramping up this week. "Later this week into the upcoming weekend, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a storm to take shape along the Southeast Coast," said AccuWeather.com, noting that it could pose a threat "for rounds of rain along the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts by the upcoming weekend." Forecasters are now monitoring these other systems over multiple zones. Here's a rundown: A westward-moving tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea is "expected to become more conduci…

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New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region
New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region There's more to come. After 4 to 6 inches of rain fell through much of the Northeast in the second half of the weekend, a new round of potentially powerful storms packed with drenching downpours aims for the region on the first day of the workweek. Additional precipitation of 1 to 3 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts, on Monday, Aug. 19. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in one hour are possible where there are the most severe storms. "Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of an approaching cold front this afternoon into evening," t…

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Here's How, When Hurricane Ernesto Will Affect Northeast Here's How, When Hurricane Ernesto Will Affect Northeast
Here's How, When Hurricane Ernesto Will Affect Northeast Hurricane Ernesto, now located south of Bermuda, will create dangerous rip currents and rough surf along the East Coast and bring downpours to parts of the Northeast even though its path is projected to be hundreds of miles from the US coast. "Seas and surf will build along the East Coast from south to north into this weekend," according to AccuWeather.com, which notes that "swimmers are strongly urged to only swim under the watchful eye of lifeguards and obey local restrictions due to weather and surf conditions." After a mainly sunny day on Friday, Aug. 16, with a high in the mi…

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Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast
Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast A coastal storm intensifying in the mid-Atlantic will bring widespread rain with sleet and snow in some interior locations in the Northeast at the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend, affecting travel. The time frame for the system is late Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 into the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 27, according to the National Weather Service. "On Sunday, rain will mainly be confined to eastern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware before spreading into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York by Sunday night," according to AccuWeather.com. "By Monday, rain will primarily focus acros…

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New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds
New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds More potentially severe scattered thunderstorms are once again expected to sweep through the region for the second half of the weekend after previous activity resulted in downed trees and thousands of power outages the previous three days. The next window for storm activity is in the afternoon and evening on Sunday, Sept. 10.  "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms along a stalled frontal boundary could produce locally heavy downpours this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Sunday morning. The mai…

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Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast
Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast The arrival of a cold front will be followed by an early spring storm that will bring snowfall to parts of the Northeast. The time frame for the storm is overnight Friday, March 24 into Saturday morning, March 25, according to the National Weather Service. Accumulating snowfall is expected in the areas shown in blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com. Areas farther south will see a mix of rain and snow, with all rain expected around the coast. The front will move through Thursday, March 23 into Friday. Thursday will be cloudy and seasonable with a high temperature climbing …

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Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern
Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern The start of spring is just hours away, and it will be followed by a topsy-turvy week weather-wise.  Monday, March 20 will be mainly sunny with high temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s, but wind-chill values in the 20s before it becomes less breezy in the afternoon. Astronomical spring begins at 5:24 p.m. on Monday. The first full day of the spring -- Tuesday, March 21 -- will feel like it's just that, with sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s. Wednesday, March 22 will start off partly sunny on a day in which the high temperature again reaches the m…

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New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel
New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel A new storm headed to the region is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. Leading up to the storm's arrival, Sunday, March 5 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 40s. Monday will start off with clear skies as the high temperature climbs to around the 50-degree mark. Clouds will increase at night ahead of the storm's arrival.  Areas where the overnight temperature stays…

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Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…

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These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast
These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast A complex new storm on track for the Northeast is expected to bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow. Ahead of the arrival of the system, there will be a return to warmer-than-normal temperatures for this time of year Sunday, Feb. 19, and Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 into Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures during that street will range from the upper 40s to low 50s with cloudy skies each day,  Showers are possible both Monday and Tuesday, with some areas seeing snow showers overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. The potent stor…

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New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming
New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming Get set for a spring break ahead of a new storm system that will sweep through the region. Temperatures will climb in the upper 50s and low 60s on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and Thursday, Feb. 16 under cloudy skies both days before a new storm system arrives Thursday afternoon into Friday, Feb. 17, according to the National Weather Service. "It will be warm enough that many people will be able to ditch extra layers and winter gear altogether, as the weather will feel much more like late April rather than mid-February," AccuWeather.com forecasters say. Close to an inch of rain is possible before t…

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New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect
New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect A new storm will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and as much as a foot of snow to parts of upstate New York and areas in New England. The system is on track for Sunday, Jan. 22 into Monday morning, Jan. 23. Accumulating snowfall will be in interior portions of the Northeast. Projections shown in the first image above from AccuWeather.com are as follows: 1 to 3 inches (light blue),  3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue),  6 to 12 inches (blue),  12 to 18 inches (purple). Most of the region will see rainfall from the storm (shown in green in the second image above), with up to about 1 i…

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Here's Latest On Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow Here's Latest On Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow
Here's Latest On Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow A potent storm bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow is nearing the Northeast. The system is now expected to arrive in this region earlier than had been earlier predicted, on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, before continuing through the afternoon and intensifying Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Northern New York and New England could see up to 6 inches of snowfall. (Click on the first image above for snowfall projections.) In most of the Northeast, mainly rain is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in those par…

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Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow
Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow The projected timing for a significant storm bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow has changed.  The system is now expected to arrive in this region earlier than had been earlier predicted, on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, before continuing through the afternoon and intensifying Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Mainly rain (shown in green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com) is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and New England (blue). Northern New York and Ne…

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Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots A potent storm system that started out with blizzard-like conditions in the Midwest and fatal tornadoes in the South has the potential to dump as much as 18 inches of snow in more areas than earlier projected in the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service, which noted the rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible, alon…

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Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures
Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures A brief, summer-like surge of warm air will be followed by a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will lead to another shift in temperatures. Parts of the region could see record temperatures for this time of year on Tuesday, May 31, with the high expected to hit the 90-degree mark in most areas, according to the National Weather Service. With the humidity factored in, the heat index will be around 100 degrees in much of the region. It won't take long for things to cool down, with the overnight low falling into the mid 50s. An unsettled stretch starts on Wednesday, June 1…

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Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain and gusty winds will put a damper on the end of the workweek and much of the Mother Day's weekend. "A storm rolling in from the central United States will slow down long enough to make rain at least a two-day event" on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, according to AccuWeather.com. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with rain at times in the morning becoming steadier in the early to mid-afternoon and lasting into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the upper 50s. Rain will continue at times through the overnight hours and wind…

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Here's Time Frame For New Storm System Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Here's Time Frame For New Storm System Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Hail
Here's Time Frame For New Storm System Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Hail A new storm system will sweep through the region bringing scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, rain, and showers. Saturday, April 9 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 50s.  The system is expected to arrive in the mid-afternoon Saturday, according  to the National Weather Service, which noted some of the storms could produce small hail. Wind gusts of around 20 miles per hour are expected. Sunday, April 10 will be partly to mostly sunny with a high temperature of around 50 degrees. Monday, April 11 will be sunny and more seasonable, with a high temperature a…

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Super Soaker: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall During Stormy Stretch Super Soaker: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall During Stormy Stretch
Super Soaker: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall During Stormy Stretch An unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region, with rounds of heavy rain at times over the next two days.  Wednesday, April 6 has started off with steady rain but won't be a complete washout.  Rain will continue throughout the morning before there will be a break from the precipitation in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. That will be followed by scattered showers Wednesday night. Temperature-wise, Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 will be raw, with a high temperature in the low 50s both days. Thursday will be a washout with rain at times…

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Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Linger Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Linger
Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Linger An unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region, with rain or showers expected each day through the start of the weekend. Tuesday, April 5 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s with rain and showers arriving sometime around nightfall, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will continue at times overnight and through the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, April 6, which will see a high temperature in the low 50s. After a brief break from the precipitation in the afternoon, more showers are possible Wednesday night. Thursday, April 7 will be cloudy w…

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A storm system with severe thunderstorms will bring downpours, gusty winds, large hail, and the chance for isolated tornadoes in much of the region. Thursday, March 31 has started off with dense fog in much of the area, with scattered showers. The high temperatures will climb into the mid 60s. Rain and showers will become steady later in the afternoon with thunderstorms possible from early in the evening through the overnight hours.  "There is a chance for strong to potentially damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the early part of the overnig…

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System Bringing Showers, Storms, Snow In Some Spots Will Be Followed By Temperature Plunge System Bringing Showers, Storms, Snow In Some Spots Will Be Followed By Temperature Plunge
System Bringing Showers, Storms, Snow In Some Spots Will Be Followed By Temperature Plunge A new storm system bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region, and some snow to areas farthest north and inland, will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern for the second half of the weekend and start of the new workweek. "While this may not be the final blast of winter-like cold for the Northeast, it will certainly pack some punch," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. Expect spotty showers and thunderstorms at times on Saturday, March 26, but the day will not be a complete washout at all. The high temperature will be around 50 degrees, according to the …

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Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect
Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect A days-long stretch of unsettled weather will include a rounds of rain and a rise in temperatures that will provide a spring preview for much of the region. The system arrived in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 6 with dense fog and showers for most of the region, and a wintry mix and snow far north and inland. (See the fist image above.) Then comes the big change in the weather pattern, as the temperature jumps to a high in the mid to upper 60s on Sunday, March 6 while intermittent rain and shower activity continues during the afternoon and into the early evening. (See the second i…

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Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A new winter storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and showers to the Northeast will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. The storm system, due to arrive in this region after midnight Sunday morning, March 6, with its center now expected to be farther north and east. (See the image above.) "In the Northeast, the majority of ice or a wintry mix will generally be confined to upstate New York and central and northern New England with rain forecast for Pittsburgh, New York City, Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger.…

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major new cross-country winter storm that is moving toward the Northeast. The storm is expected to arrive in this region in the overnight hours late Thursday, Feb. 24 into Friday, Feb. 25, with most areas seeing several inches to as much as a half-foot in some spots. "A wintry mix of snow and sleet is expected to develop Thursday night into early Friday morning," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Feb. 24. Areas nearest to the coast, including New York City, Long …

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Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow
Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow The arrival of a stormy weather pattern will include new chances for snow this week. Two more cross-country storms are expected to move from the west to the east this week, according to AccuWeather.com. Sunday, Feb. 20 will be mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values in the mid teens, according to the National Weather Service. Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 21 will be sunny with a moderation in temperatures as the high reaches the mid to upper 40s. The stormy weather pattern will arrive on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22 on a mostly cloudy day with a high tem…

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Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions
Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions A massive winter storm barreling across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions in much of the region at the end of the workweek. Not only will the storm impact around 90 million people, but also retailers and consumers, according to AccuWeather.com. "We could be looking at a big mess in moving products to where people and businesses need them as a result of our latest winter storm, and this interruption in the supply chain may be felt for weeks," said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter. The storm will s…

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New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall To Region New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall To Region
New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall To Region As a bitter blast of Arctic air takes hold in the region, a new storm system has the potential to bring the latest round of accumulating snowfall. The system is on track for Tuesday, Jan. 25 into Wednesday, Jan. 26. The days leading up to then will be dry and continued cold. Saturday, Jan. 22 will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 20s and wind-chill values between zero degrees and 10 degrees. Sunday, Jan. 23 will be partly sunny with a high around 30 degrees and the wind-chill factor making it feel like it's between 10 and 20 degrees. Monday, Jan. 24 will be mostly sunny with the hi…

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