TONIGHT The evening stays quiet, just cold enough to remind you winter still has the keys. Expect mostly cloudy skies with lows in the low teens, and a light north breeze around 5 mph. If you were out earlier and noticed a few damp spots on the roads, assume they tighten up into slick pat ches overnight, especially on bridges, ramps, and those shady neighborhood corners that never seem to dry. TOMORROW A gray, low drama day, the kind where you can still get a lot done as long as you dress for it. Highs land in the upper 20s, with an east-southeast wind around 5 mph. Most places stay dry, and even if a stray flurry drifts by, it is more of a mood setter than a problem. The bigger deal is the cold pavement, if you see a quick dusting anywhere, it can make a sidewalk slippery for a short time. TOMORROW NIGHT The clouds hang around and temperatures dip back toward around 20. East wind around 5 mph. It is a calm night, but it is also another refreeze night, so any melting from the afternoon, even a little, can quietly turn back into a slick glaze by daybreak, especially in parking lots and on less traveled roads. MONDAY We finally start nudging the needle in the right direction. Expect a mix of clouds and some sun with highs in the mid 30s, and a southeast wind around 5 mph. It is not a huge warmup, but it is enough to soften the air and help main roads improve. By late afternoon, snow piles start to slump a bit and you may notice a few puddles forming in the usual low spots. MONDAY NIGHT A quieter, milder night with lows near 30 and a south wind around 5 mph. Refreeze is not as aggressive, but any standing water can still glaze in the coldest pockets, so keep that in mind for early Tuesday drivers. TUESDAY The thaw hits its stride. Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40s, and a southwest wind around 10 mph. This is the day where winter starts to look a little worn out, fast melting, lots of runoff, and a noticeable break from the weekend chill. If you live near a creek or river, it is a good time to stay aware of ice movement as things loosen up. TUESDAY NIGHT Clouds increase with lows in the low 30s, and a west wind around 5 mph. No big travel issues expected, but the meltwater story continues, and low-lying areas can stay soggy. WEDNESDAY More clouds with highs around 40, and a north wind around 5 mph. A little light rain is possible at times, and even if it stays scattered, it adds to wet roads and keeps the ground saturated. The mild air helps, but the sun takes a back seat. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s, and a north northeast wind around 5 mph. A brief rain and wet snow mix is possible late, and while coverage looks limited, any late night precipitation can create a spotty slick patch toward Thursday morning. 7 DAY FORECAST The week starts with a slow climb out of the cold, then turns into a classic winter thaw story. Temperatures rise from the 20s Sunday into the 40s by Tuesday, then hover near 40 midweek as clouds increase and light precipitation chances return. The most meaningful impacts are not so much storms as the ripple effects, melting snow, standing water, weakened river ice, and the occasional overnight refreeze where puddles linger. Late week looks a bit more unsettled with a chance for mixed precipitation at times, but confidence is highest in the warming trend early week and the ongoing melt and runoff issues it brings. ...read more read less