Here's When Storm System Will Wind Down, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern

A potent, fast-moving storm system bringing downpours, gusty winds, and a mix of both light and heavy snow to different parts of the region is sweeping through, but the weekend will be far from a washout.

A satellite image shows the storm system moving west to east at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

12/05/2020 8:30 a.m.

In fact, after the system moves out in the early afternoon Saturday, Dec. 5, we'll see a big change in the weather pattern with skies clearing and the temperature dropping.

Saturday afternoon will be cloudy and breezy with the high temperature in the low 40s and some strong winds gusts.

It will be sharply colder Saturday night into Sunday morning, Dec. 6 with the low temperature just below freezing and wind-chill values in the low 20s.

Sunday will be bright and sunny and continued cold with the high temperature in the upper 30s and wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees.

The overnight low temperature will be in the low 20s with wind-chill values between 15 and 20 degrees.

Monday, Dec. 7 will be mostly sunny with the high temperature in the upper 30s.

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