Bitter cold settles in early tonight as clear skies, light winds, and a fresh snowpack allows temperatures to tumble below zero in many spots. Wind chills will dip as low as 15 below before warmer air begins sliding in overnight, helping temperatures slowly rebound. 

By Friday afternoon, highs return to the upper 20s, ending this brief blast of Arctic air.

A fast-moving clipper system arrives Friday night, bringing a chance for light snow mainly north of I-80. Moisture is limited, so accumulations look minor. A second system follows Saturday night into Sunday with a better chance for accumulating snow. Current projections show 1–3 inches of snowfall possible on Sunday.

This weekend's systems mark the continuation of a very active winter pattern. Multiple disturbances are lined up for next week, including a stronger mid-week system that could bring a mix of precipitation depending on temperatures. With colder-than-normal weather expected to continue, the region's snowpack is likely to stick around for a while.

Here is your 7-day forecast:

Friday: Wind chills of -5 to -15. High: 29, Low: 25

Saturday: Few flurries. High: 31, Low: 18

Sunday: Snow. High: 25, Low: 12

Monday: Mostly cloudy. High: 23, Low: 17

Tuesday: Snow. High: 32, Low: 24

Wednesday: Breezy snow. High: 34, Low: 14  

Thursday: Few flurries. High: 25, Low: 19

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