The National Weather Service's latest updates paint a chilly picture with today's high tipping at a cozy 46 degrees early on before plummeting to near freezing levels in the afternoon. Wrap up tight, as gusty winds could hit as high as 30 mph, making it feel even colder out there. The National Weather Service forecast advises a 100% chance of rain transitioning to snow showers in the evening, adding a less-than-jolly layer of weather-induced chaos to our streets.
As determined by the frigid conditions that will grip the city tonight—with wind chills bottoming out between -5 and 5—you might encounter less than a half inch of new snow. The National Weather Service cautions, a squall with "rapid onset heavy snow" could hit late this afternoon into the evening, causing possible "flash freeze on wet pavement." Watch your step on those sidewalks and be ready for reduced visibility if you're traveling.
Heading into Friday, the outlook seems brighter, albeit still frosty. The city can expect highs near the mid-20s, with winds continuing their blustery behavior, gusting up to 30 mph but calming down by afternoon. For those planning weekend ventures, Saturday's forecast includes a mild 20 percent chance of snow showers and Sunday promises sunshine, though the mercury won't climb much higher than the low 20s, according to the National Weather Service update.
