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Arctic Front Drives Sharp Cooldown From the South to the Mid-Atlantic as Winds Strengthen

Forecasters are watching a potential coastal low Sunday that could brush parts of the Mid-Atlantic with flurries or light snow.

Overview

  • A strong cold front has cleared the South, replacing rain with much colder air and widespread gusts in the 20–35 mph range.
  • Alabama remains mostly rain-only with only a brief mix possible in the northwest, and a freeze watch is in place for the southeast tonight into Friday morning.
  • Western Pennsylvania faces scattered snow showers with most areas near or under an inch and up to three inches in the Laurel Highlands, where a Winter Weather Advisory is posted.
  • In Virginia, temperatures top out near 35–40 today with teens for wind chills, a Saturday front could trigger rain or snow showers, and any Sunday snow depends on the coastal low’s track.
  • Early next week turns even colder in parts of Pennsylvania with sub-zero wind chills possible Tuesday, while Alabama trends warmer later next week according to the Climate Prediction Center.