NWS issues updated winter storm impact prediction

Published 8:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued an updated projection for the possible impact of storms expected Sunday.

A strong cold front will push across the region on Saturday night. Behind it, arctic air will move into the area and linger through the middle of next week. We are also concerned about the potential for winter precipitation next Tuesday/Wednesday. Although the overall potential of winter precip has increased over the past 24 hours, there are still many unknowns at this point and the overall extent of impacts (if any) is of low confidence.

IMPACT #1 – Bitter cold

WHAT:  An arctic air mass will move into the area Sunday night through the middle of next week. Lows will drop well into the 20s Monday through Wednesday mornings. Lows in the teens cannot be ruled out well inland. Wind chills will drop into the lower teens and potentially the single digits in some locations.
WHEN:  Sunday through Wednesday
WHERE: The entire area
CONFIDENCE: High

IMPACT #2 – Winter Storm Potential

WHAT:  Potential for a wintry mix that could bring impacts to the area. It’s too early to determine the extent of the threat or provide more specific details.
WHEN:  Tuesday into Wednesday
WHERE: Entire area
CONFIDENCE: Low. There are several scenarios at this point that range from little to no impacts to higher-end snow/ice impacts across the area. It is too early to determine which scenario will play out, however, the potential for a ‘dry’ solution is beginning to decrease.