While we will depart from record cold over the next few days, there is little to no relief in sight.

That’s because temperatures will continue to stray below average for the next week, at least. 

Our area dipped right around zero degrees tonight, the seventh time in ten nights this has happened. We’re expecting low temperatures to drop to that level for one more night before they rise slightly. The arctic mass of high pressure will hold firm on Sunday, however, so while temperatures will improve a bit, highs will still be between 15-20°F below average.

From there, we could see a slight relief from the record-breaking temperatures. Monday’s highs will be in the mid-20s. A disintegrating area of low pressure will pass to our north, setting the stage for some light flurries to fall starting late in the afternoon. We’ll continue to see them overnight, though accumulations will likely only be coatings for all. An inch or so is possible in localized areas where the snow is most persistent.

Highs will again be in the mid-20s on Tuesday, featuring a mix of sun and clouds after lingering snow moves out in the morning.

Our area will stay mainly dry overnight into Wednesday, though some folks by the Ohio River may see a couple of flurries as the system passes to our south. Everyone else will be flake-free until Thursday.

By the end of the week, an Alberta Clipper system is becoming more and more likely. Snow accumulations are still too early to call, however.