A brief respite from the cold is expected to arrive on Saturday, bringing temperatures back slightly after this week's wintry weather. However, the reprieve won't last long as another blast of frigid air moves into the Midwest and Northeast by Monday, with freezing high temperatures and below-zero lows expected.
For now, areas like Chicago and New York City can expect afternoon wind chills to reach into the mid-20s and mid-30s respectively. While not record-breaking, these conditions are still seasonably chilly and may cause lingering icy and slick conditions for those venturing out early on Saturday morning.
However, it's another cold shot that will bring significant snowfall to parts of the Midwest and Northeast by Sunday. The heaviest snowfall is expected in Iowa and southern Minnesota, where totals could reach up to 3-7 inches, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for areas like Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Mason City, and Worthington.
In contrast, the Rocky Mountains from Idaho and Montana down to Colorado and Utah will see significant snowfall through this weekend, with higher elevations getting more than a foot of snow in some spots.
For now, areas like Chicago and New York City can expect afternoon wind chills to reach into the mid-20s and mid-30s respectively. While not record-breaking, these conditions are still seasonably chilly and may cause lingering icy and slick conditions for those venturing out early on Saturday morning.
However, it's another cold shot that will bring significant snowfall to parts of the Midwest and Northeast by Sunday. The heaviest snowfall is expected in Iowa and southern Minnesota, where totals could reach up to 3-7 inches, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for areas like Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Mason City, and Worthington.
In contrast, the Rocky Mountains from Idaho and Montana down to Colorado and Utah will see significant snowfall through this weekend, with higher elevations getting more than a foot of snow in some spots.
can't we just have a decent winter without freezing our butts off all the time?! idk if its the polar vortex or whatever, but come on, let's get some actual summer vibes for once 
and btw 3-7 inches of snow in iowa? that's like, a whole lotta snow 
i guess that's cool for the rockies though, all that snow will be awesome for skiers and stuff 
. I mean, can't we just have a nice warm spell for once? But nope, it's always something else. First, it's the wintry weather, now it's another cold blast coming in and then another one after that. And don't even get me started on those wind chills... mid-20s and mid-30s?! That's just harsh 
. I'm so over this winter thing already. And what really gets my goat is the whole snow thing. Like, can we just have a light dusting or something? 3-7 inches in Iowa? That's just ridiculous 
! And 3-7 inches of snow isn't that bad, is it? I've seen way worse winters in my grandparents' time. Plus, those areas are supposed to get a brief reprieve on Saturday, so at least they'll have a little bit of sunshine 
. I'm just saying, let's make the most of this cold snap and enjoy the winter wonderland that is going to hit us soon! 
I'm so over this winter weather its like we never got spring lol! So Im excited 4 the brief respite on Sat, but only for like an hour or something cuz another cold snap hits us by Monday 
Higher elevations in CO & UT are like, wintery heaven! Get that snow, pls!
think we're gonna have like 2-3 cold snaps this month already, and it's only feb 
! One day it's supposed to be relatively mild, next thing you know it's gonna freeze over again 
, so let's all stay warm and cozy at home until the storm passes 
. Can't wait to see some epic winter scenery from my cozy corner of the world 
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! Can't we just have one day where it's actually warm outside? Like, is that too much to ask? And btw, why do we always get the worst weather on Saturdays? It's like Mother Nature just decides to mess with us every time. 
The fact that they're calling it a "brief respite" from the cold is just laughable - like, are they kidding? We'll be back to freezing temps in no time. And don't even get me started on those wind chills... mid-20s and mid-30s? That's just brutal 
️. Those Midwest and Northeast areas are gonna be in for a world of hurt with the snowfall. Hope everyone's prepared with hot chocolate and cozy socks 
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I'm still trying to figure out why people live in places like Chicago and New York City when it's literally freezing there all the time 
I guess some people like the snow and all, but not me... I'm good with warm weather, no thank you 
and it was literally freezing at night! I swear I almost froze my butt off sleeping in my van 
Who else loves s'mores?
hopefully u have somewhere warm to duck out to when the cold air hits 
. can we just fast forward to spring already?!
. My kids are literally too cold to even go outside during school hours - I'm starting to think they're going to come down with frostbite! 
. I mean, who needs adulting when you can just hibernate until spring? 
anyway, the snowy stuff sounds pretty intense esp with that 3-7 inches in iowa and minnesota 
! Like, I get it, winter is still going strong and we need to bundle up for the next few days... but can't we just have one cozy weekend without any frosty drama? 
. 3-7 inches of snow in Iowa and southern Minnesota sounds like a whole lotta shoveling 
! And on the other hand, the Rockies are getting some serious love