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Today’s Clipper: Some areas saw a flurry or two this morning, but it’s not going to begin snowing until noon or 1pm. Expect intermittent light snow showers with some brief periods of steadier snow as this fast-moving system passes just to our south, continuing until about 4 or 5pm and tapering to flurries throughout the evening. As far as travel goes, I think heavily-traveled roads will be just fine, while side and untreated streets may have some slippery spots. High 33, low 19.

Accumulation: My call is a dusting (thinner than a coating) to an inch in isolated areas.

Chance of early dismissal from school today: 15%.

Thursday 2/21: Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and seasonably cold. High 31, low 20.

Friday’s storm: Timing will be crucial for this event, and the storm hasn’t even formed yet, but model guidance is pretty strong for this one. Still, my forecast below should be regarded as tentative; I will finalize the forecast and send out an update with any changes tomorrow (Thursday).

Snow begins sometime between 4 and 8am, falling steadily throughout the morning and early afternoon. Sleet and freezing rain will mix in from late afternoon to evening, turning back to snow as precipitation tapers late Friday and overnight into Saturday.  Travel will be potentially hazardous anytime from Friday morning to late Friday night.

Accumulation: 3 to 5 inches of snow (mostly) and sleet in our region.

Chance of two-hour delay on Friday: 20%.

Chance of school cancellation on Friday: 75%.

The weekend: After possible flurries or brief snow showers Saturday morning, expect clearing and a bit milder conditions, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

Drive safely!

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