We are back to green on the Threat Tracker as winds have calmed down and we're only experiencing some passing lake rain showers this morning. Rain chances should end by afternoon, with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-40s. Winds remain light, with the strongest gusts around 20 MPH.
Winds will pick up again tomorrow ahead of a new front, bringing gusts up to 30 MPH and rain during the afternoon and evening. Saturday will be cool and cloudy with calmer winds, followed by a low pressure system passing Sunday, which will bring rain to the area and snow across the lake.
On Sunday night, cold air will wrap around the system, offering our first chance for snow, especially in the higher elevations. Monday, a surge of cold Canadian air will move deep into the US, likely bringing some lake-effect snow as the wind shifts to the north.
Tuesday looks to bring a better chance of lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario, with northwest winds. While significant accumulations are unlikely, the forecast remains a few days out and timing and amounts will become clearer soon. Stay tuned for updates.
Both Monday and Tuesday will remain cold, with highs not exceeding the 30s.
A clipper system will move through on Wednesday, bringing some rain and breezy winds.
– "We’re back to Green on the Threat Tracker as winds have died down and we’re just dealing with some passing lake rain showers this morning."
– "Going into Sunday night, cold air will wrap around the system, giving US our first chance for snow!"
Author's summary: Expect cool, mainly dry weather today with increasing winds and rain ahead, followed by early snow chances next week due to cold air moving in from Canada.
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