As the current cold snap begins to ease on Saturday, another wave of frigid air is forecasted for next week. While Saturday will not see record low temperatures, the wind chill will still make conditions feel quite cold. In Chicago, afternoon wind chills may drop to the mid-20s, while New York City could experience wind chills in the mid-30s, and Washington D.C. may feel as cold as the mid-40s.

Overnight into Saturday morning, areas along the I-95 corridor from Washington D.C. to New York City experienced a brief period of light snow and wintry precipitation. However, this did not result in significant accumulation, with most locations only receiving a light dusting. Some areas from D.C. to western New Jersey recorded up to half an inch of measurable snow. Icy and slick conditions may persist for those venturing out Saturday morning, but improvements are expected later in the day.

Wind chills on Saturday morning are generally warmer than those experienced on Friday morning, although they remain seasonably chilly. A new surge of cold air is anticipated to bring temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast back down to near freezing highs and lows that could dip below zero by Monday. In contrast, the western United States is expected to warm up, with some locations nearing daily record highs next week.

A fast-moving snowstorm, fueled by the lingering cold air, is set to impact the Dakotas and Nebraska on Saturday before moving into Wisconsin and Illinois on Sunday. Snow will begin in the Dakotas and Nebraska during the afternoon, reaching Iowa and Minnesota by early afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected in Iowa and southern Minnesota, where accumulations could range from 3 to 7 inches by Sunday morning. A Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect for areas including Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Mason City, and Worthington.

By Saturday evening, snow may begin to fall in Chicago and Milwaukee, with potential accumulations of 3 to 4 inches in these cities. Higher totals are likely in areas further west. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is also expected from Montana and the Dakotas down to southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. As this weather system continues to move east, it will bring another round of cold air but is expected to weaken, resulting in minimal snowfall for the Northeast, aside from typical lake-effect snow.

In the Rocky Mountains, significant snowfall is forecasted from Idaho and Montana down to Colorado and Utah. Higher elevations are likely to receive over a foot of snow, with some areas potentially seeing more than 2 feet. This snowfall is currently ongoing and is expected to taper off overnight, concluding by Sunday morning. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for these regions.