A Winter Storm warning has been issued ahead of this weekend's storm.

After a dry and cold end to Christmas. Friday is expected to start off very cold and breezy ahead of a storm system bringing snow to the region.

Temperatures are expected to stay within the 20s, with lighter winds and steady snow that will have heavy periods likely from Friday evening and late Friday night.

There is a chance that some ice will mix in with the snow, leading to lower overall snow totals. However, plan for grabbing the shovels as we could see a widespread 4 to 8 inches of snowfall by the end of this event, which is Saturday morning.

Impacts will be the biggest issue with this storm. Snow-covered roads, some icy spots possible, and plowable snow.

If you have to travel, aim for early Friday or late Saturday afternoon when conditions improve, and the roads have been worked more thoroughly.

Closing out the weekend, there is another storm system that will bring rain to the region Sunday night through Monday. Washing away much of the snow we just received.

FORECAST:

OVERNIGHT: A few clouds, very cold, breezy at times. Wind chill values in the teens and 20s. Lows in the teens.

FRIDAY: Cloudy and breezy to start. Snow is likely around 4 p.m. and will have heavy periods throughout the night. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the 20s.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with snow flurries in the morning. Any snow is expected to end by noon. Skies will begin to clear in the evening.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, cold. Rain is expected in the evening. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 20s.

MONDAY: Rain likely through the morning and early afternoon. It will be milder and breezy. Highs in the 40s. Lows in the 20s.