The two main systems of concern have continued to develop as has been anticipated over the past few days.  The coastal low is rapidly intensifying, currently located off the coast of Virginia, while the clipper is pushing its way through northern Ohio.

Current temperature sits at 32 degrees, though that will continue to drop throughout today, we should not have a problem with mixed precipitation tonight.  Precipitation extends into Buffalo and as far north as northern NJ at the moment.  Snow will likely start around 4pm tonight, with heaviest snow occurring after 8pm.  Snow will clear out by Saturday morning with final accumulations between 5" and 9".  For more on this system please refer to the In-Depth Discussion.

Following the passing of this storm, another ridge of high pressure settles into the area.  As this high pressure system builds throughout the day Saturday, northwest winds will likely bring some lake-effect snow flurries during the day Saturday.  Fairly clear weather returns for Sunday and into early Monday with slightly above average temperatures.

The next storm gets set to impact us by Monday.  Rain and snow can be expected with this storm and it will likely produce some heavy rain at times and some moderate wind.  Behind this system, cold air returns once again bringing cold but fairly calm conditions for Wednesday.  The next system appears to impact the region Thursday and this will be another coastal low.  There is a slight possibility for another snow storm with this system but it is still a week away and details will be worked out over the course of next week.   

Last updated by Nick Sharr and David Loveless on 2/8/13 at 12:20 PM