Another clipper approaches with increasing clouds and some snow showers

A clipper system will pass just south of the region today, brushing some locations with a few flurries or snow showers this afternoon. High pressure will then build in for the second half of the weekend with chilly temperatures and breezy conditions continuing. A much larger storm system then looks to approach by late Monday into Tuesday with a mix of rain and snow, and some snow accumulations possible for most of the region.

Here is the exclusive Capital Region forecast from the Albany Weather Examiner:
View slideshow: March 16, 2013 Regional Forecast

The next 48 hours…

Today – Partly sunny with increasing clouds and a slight chance of flurries or snow showers this afternoon. High 32-36. Winds northwest around 5 mph.

Normal High/Low: 44° / 26°

Tonight – Cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low 17-21. Winds northwest around 5 mph.

Sunday – Partly sunny and breezy. High 32-36. Winds northwest between 10 and 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.

Sunday Night – Mostly clear and cold. Low 13-17. Winds northwest between 5 and 10 mph.

The extended forecast…

Monday – Partly sunny with increasing clouds and a chance snow in the late afternoon. High 34-38. Winds south between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Tuesday – Cloudy with snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Low 28-32. High 34-38. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Wednesday – Partly sunny and breezy with a chance of flurries or snow showers. Low 21-25. High 36-40. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Thursday – Partly sunny with a chance of flurries and snow showers in the afternoon. Low 17-21. High 34-38. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Friday – Mostly sunny. Low 17-21. High 37-41.

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