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Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Light rain is expected to transition to snow late Saturday into Saturday night, with < 1 inch accumulations possible after dark. Overall chances for precipitation with this event are 50-95%, with the highest chances towards southern WI and the lowest towards central WI. Gusty northwest winds and colder temperatures arrive Sunday, with highs in the 30s and 20-30 MPH gusts.
The coldest airmass of the season thus far is expected to arrive late this weekend into early next week. Light rain on Saturday is expected to transition to snow Saturday evening / night, with < 1" accumulations possible. There are 20-30% chances for light snow showers to continue Sunday, with much cooler temperatures and northwest winds gusting to 20-30 MPH. Temperatures gradually rebound upwards into the middle of next week, with mostly dry weather expected.