.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A WIND ADVISORY is in effect from 1000 AM until 400 PM. Wind
gusts of 40-45 mph will be possible today. Even higher gusts to
near 55 mph will be possible this evening.

Light snow showers are possible Friday night into early Saturday,
with accumulations near 1 inch possible. Snow combining with gusty
winds may result in reduced visibility. Slick spots may develop
on roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Wind gusts to around 40 mph will be possible on Saturday morning.

A prolonged period of frigid temperatures are expected Saturday
night into next week. Air temperatures will fall to below zero for
parts of the area Sunday night and Monday night. Wind chills may
approach 20 below zero for parts of the area by Tuesday morning.

The bitterly cold temperatures will raise concerns for ice jams
along area rivers and streams from late this weekend into next
week.