Coldest air of season arrives this weekend

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Clear and chilly tonight into Friday
  • Storm system to bring showers late Saturday, ending as flurries
  • Temperatures holding in the 30s Sunday

DETAILED FORECAST

Lingering clouds will quickly move out of the area as high pressure builds into the Miami Valley, said StormCenter 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell. The wind will diminish with temperatures falling back into the 40s after sunset.

Tonight: Clear skies are expected with patchy areas of frost developing after midnight. Lows will drop back to near 30 degrees by morning.

Friday: There will be plenty of sunshine to start the day, although it will be cooler. Highs will reach the mid-40s, which isn't too far off from normal. Clouds will increase toward the evening with temperatures dropping to the mid-30s.

Saturday: The day will start dry, but the chance for showers returns during the day and evening. Highs will be in the mid-40s and fall quickly. As colder are continues to move in, the rain may mix with snow showers or flurries before ending Saturday night. No snow accumulation is expected.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds is in the forecast with very chilly temperatures. It will be blustery with highs only in the lower to middle 30s. Wind Chill readings will likely not get out of the 20s.

Monday: The day will start cold with temperatures in the low 20s. Some outlying spots will be colder. There will be sunshine through the afternoon and temperatures will reach back to the low 40s.

Tuesday: A slow warming trend will continue under mostly sunny skies. Highs will make it back to the middle 40s by late afternoon.

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