We could be adding to our accumulations as we move through the next 24 hours. Here is the set-up:

We have a stationary front parked to our south with a colder airmass making an approach from the north. This means that our temperatures are actually going to cool down a bit. This is not the best news for us, as we have an area of low pressure moving along that stationary front. This will spread moisture into our area.

This moisture will be running into the cooler air overhead, meaning we do have the potential of snow to develop tonight. 1-3" is not out of the question. Off to our west, in the Quad Cities area, one of my meteorologist buddies tells me that they have had thundersnow from this same system. This is an indication that some brief periods of heavy snow are a possibility.

If you are out and about tonight, make sure to exercise caution. And, as always, make sure to keep up to date with the latest forecast and radar images at weather.wsee.tv.

Ray Petelin,
WSEE Storm Team Meteorologist