Entering February with the return to average temperatures and a round of snow

We’re waking up to some clouds overhead, and that’ll pretty much continue for much of the day. High pressure will be stretched across much of the upper-Midwest, allowing for lighter southerly winds and a few clouds. Daytime highs will make a run for the upper teens in the Chippewa Valley, with the potential for the low twenties in the Coulee Region.

Ridging will continue to fill in as the weekend progresses, allowing for our next chance of snow. Clouds will fill in behind the high that will be shifting to the south. Low pressure will slide across the US/Canadian border into Sunday. While the low will be further to our north, a front will spread over the area, allowing for snowfall late Saturday and during the day on Sunday. Drier air may be in place at first with high pressure to the south, but snow should be able to eventually get going. There won’t be a lot of moisture associated with this, as about a half inch up to 2 inches of snow will be possible with this event. There may be some minor travel disruptions with the expected accumulations. Groundhog Day will be dry as the system departs, with highs in the low 20s. A small mid-level disturbance could touch off a few flurries Tuesday, but guidance has significantly backed off on snow potential as the wave has shifted south. Temperatures will warm to their highest on Thursday,with highs at the freezing mark for the first time since January 16th. Another trough will be in place to end the work week, with another low-pressure system bringing the return of snow chances Thursday, Thursday night and Friday.