The most impactful part of the forecast arrives this afternoon as a winter system moves through the region. Snow becomes widespread during the afternoon hours, with a brief mix possible early before colder air changes everything to snow.

Snow may fall at a moderate rate at times, especially late afternoon into the early evening, leading to slick roads, reduced visibility, and difficult travel.

Total snowfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected, with the highest impacts occurring during the afternoon commute and early evening.

Conditions gradually improve overnight as snow tapers off. MLK Day turns sunnier but remains cold and breezy, with wind chills in the teens and 20s.

The rest of the week stays mostly dry, starting very cold before a gradual warm-up brings highs back into the 30s by mid to late week.

Tonight: Snow develops this afternoon, possibly mixing with rain at first before turning all snow. Snowfall totals of 2-4 inches possible. Temperatures range from the upper 20s to low 30s.

MLK Day (Monday): Mostly sunny but cold and breezy. Temperatures range from the upper 20s to low 30s, with wind chills feeling colder at times.

Tuesday: Bright and cold with sunshine. Highs range from the low to mid 20s, staying well below average.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and noticeably milder. Temperatures climb into the low to mid 30s.