Snow showers to arrive this week; here’s what we know now

The Miami Valley will get its first taste of winter weather this week, but it’s one of many weather impacts over the next couple of days.

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The chance for snow is appearing more likely on Thursday, Storm Center 7′s Chief Meteorologist Austin Chaney said on News Center 7 at 5:00.

As we are getting closer to the event, the timing of winter weather has shifted making snow more favorable.

Thursday’s snow is only part of this week’s story. Above normal temperatures, rain showers and windy conditions are all expected to be impactful before the snow arrives.

We are expecting rain or snow showers early Thursday, with the likelihood of snow going up in the afternoon and evening.

It is too early to predict how much snowfall the Miami Valley will get, but with air temperatures in the middle 30s and ground temperatures in the 60s, any accumulation should only be on the grass. Cold temperatures and precipitation could effect bridges or overpasses, especially after sunset.

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Tuesday is predicted to bring rain and wind to the area. This is the last predicted warm day in the forecast with highs in the upper 60s, which is unseasonably warm for this time of year.

Colder air moves in on Wednesday. Highs are expected to be in the 40s for most of the day with a blustery wind of 30-40 mph. Rain may pass through the area at times.

Storm Center 7′s team of meteorologists are tracking the conditions as they move into the area.

This story will be updated.

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