Dangerous Cold Sweeps Commonwealth

A few inches of snow (along with relatively average temperatures) were brought to the Commonwealth during a winter low-pressure system on Saturday. Afterwards, temperatures plummeted Sunday and have continued through Monday with below zero temperatures overnight into Tuesday. Along with the cold temperatures, a high pressure system has been in the region keeping us dry. Wind has also been an issue, with wind speeds ranging from 5-15 mph, bringing hazardous wind chills to our region.

A cold front will move through the region tonight into tomorrow, continuing our chilly conditions with the lowest temperatures expected tonight into Wednesday morning, with the chance of lows reaching -10F . Following the cold front’s departure, high pressure will enter our region — keeping all of the state dry, but still cold. Temperatures will rebound as we head into Thursday with temperatures hovering in the mid-20s.

During the early-Wednesday morning hours , lake effect snow will begin to affect isolated portions of the I-90 corridor, lasting until the evening. For the rest of the state, high pressure will persist until Friday morning, with temperatures back into January’s averages. Friday morning brings a cold front, where high pressure quickly follows behind and lasts for the weekend.