Bitter Cold on the way; Wind Chills below zero Tonight and Tomorrow
A cold front is pressing eastward toward the area this morning with scattered showers. This front is separating temperatures in the 40s from the leading edge of a polar airmass that will spill into the area this afternoon. Today’s high temperature was hit this morning, 45 degrees at 7:41. Temperatures will continue to fall today, into the low 30s by evening.
A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for tonight through 6pm tomorrow. Winds will increase tonight and temperatures will plummet to around 5 degrees. The combination of cold and wind will make it feel like -5 to -15 degrees.