ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Temperatures will continue their downward trends for the remainder of Sunday. Snow showers are expected to move their way into the area come the evening hours. Wind chills will make temperatures feel close to 0 degrees. Very cold air and light winds tonight will support some squirrely lake effect over Lake Ontario. In setups like this, we often see the development of "mesolows", or small swirling bands of snowfall that can drop appreciable amounts of snow. High resolution guidance continues to… pic.twitter.com/FbKxdDNNnc— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) January 19, 2025 We will continue to keep a close eye on Monday as lake effect snow moves through Rochester during the morning and early afternoon. Snowfall is expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with higher totals possible near Lake Ontario, where some areas could see up to 6 inches of light, fluffy snow. Later today, the wind will strengthen significantly, bringing with it the coldest temperatures of the winter season so far. As the chill sets in, wind chill values are expected to plummet well below zero by Tuesday morning and remain dangerously low throughout the day on Wednesday. These frigid conditions will create hazardous winter weather. Residents should prepare for severe cold through midweek, with temperatures reaching levels that could pose serious risks to health and safety if proper precautions are not taken. Bundle up: arctic air is on its way. Forecasted wind chills will be in the negatives for the next three days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We are talking about dangerously cold conditions, so please be prepared and stay tuned into News 8 for the latest updates @News_8 pic.twitter.com/bOwLuZNjgD— Leanne Byer (@LeanneByerwx1) January 19, 2025 Lake effect snow will begin to taper off in the Rochester area by late Monday, but the weather won't settle down just yet. A robust snow band off Lake Erie will linger, bringing heavy snow accumulations to parts of Genesee and Wyoming counties through Wednesday. This band of snow could drop several inches over a prolonged period, potentially leading to hazardous driving conditions. In addition, the snowband may shift occasionally, bringing snow squalls to areas south of Rochester, including parts of Livingston and Ontario counties. These squalls will likely produce bursts of intense snowfall, reducing visibility and creating brief periods of blowing snow that could make travel treacherous. With additional accumulations expected in these regions, residents should be prepared for fluctuating conditions and anticipate challenges with snow-covered roads and low visibility, especially through the middle of the week. 8-Day Forecast Temperatures will start to slowly climb back up into the 20s for highs at the end of this week. We look to stay quiet as well. However, snow looks to make a return for next weekend as temperatures continue their trend upward.