First Alert Weather: Mild weather for now before an active weather pattern ahead

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Another mild day in-store with melting temperatures. Enjoy highs in the 40s while they last, because multiple rounds of snow showers are ahead in the forecast over the next several days.

Flurries in the northwoods today, with accumulating snow likely on Friday and Sunday. — Flurries in the northwoods today, with accumulating snow likely on Friday and Sunday.(WSAW)

Despite highs in the 40s today, a cold front north will dip into the region Thursday and bring in breezy winds and chances for some flurries. A northwestern wind today will likely allow for some lake-effect flurries to form. However, mild temperatures today may allow flurries to melt and fall as a drizzle. Later tonight, a front system will bring in snow chances overnight. Some accumulating snow near a half-inch is possible for the greater Wausau area.

Accumulating snowfall possible overnight into early Friday morning — Accumulating snowfall possible overnight into early Friday morning(WSAW)

Precipitation ending early Friday morning. — Precipitation ending early Friday morning.(WSAW)

Under a half-inch of snowfall is likely by Friday morning. — Under a half-inch of snowfall is likely by Friday morning.(WSAW)

Temperatures drop into the lower 30s heading through the weekend. Most of Saturday will be dry. But late Saturday night, a frontal system will bring snow chances to the area. Widespread snow showers will continue into Sunday. There is a moderate chance for accumulating snow, but there’s still some uncertainty on the path of the system which will affect snowfall amounts and precipitation types. Keep an eye on the forecast this weekend for any changes and weather alerts.

Moderate chance for accumulating snow fall Sunday morning for most of the area, with a wintry... — Moderate chance for accumulating snow fall Sunday morning for most of the area, with a wintry mix for areas more south.(WSAW)

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