Short Range Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 220 PM EST Thu Feb 05 2026 Valid 00Z Fri Feb 06 2026 - 00Z Sun Feb 08 2026 ...Frontal/Clipper systems to bring snow and wintry precipitation to the Great Lakes... ...Frigid temperatures will return to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing snow and potentially snow squalls to the Northeast... ...Warmer-than-average temperatures are set to continue in the western two-thirds of the U.S., especially in the Northern Plains... A shortwave mid-level trough located upwind of the Great Lakes will help to sustain various surface frontal systems, moving them southeastward through the Great Lakes region over the next few days. This will bring snow and wintry precipitation throughout the Upper Great Lakes and Ohio Valley through Friday evening into early Saturday morning, before moving into the Northeast. The Northeast will see snowfall begin on Friday afternoon, continuing through Saturday as the systems make their way offshore. Portions of the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia and North Carolina, should also expect to see precipitation, albeit lighter and in the form of mixed precipitation and rain. Off the back of these frontal systems, a blast of arctic air is set to return to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing back frigid conditions over the weekend. Additionally, as the frontal systems depart, strong winds, potentially gusting over 50mph, will exacerbate extremely low wind chills. Wind chill