Snow possibility is predicted by the National Weather Service through next Thursday. While this is only the beginning of our heavy snow period, it is questionable whether or not it will be enough to prevent a dangerous fire season this summer.

Today, 80% chance of snow is predicted with with a 40% chance overnight. Winds up to 18 mph with gusts to 32 are expected. Snow began to fall about 9:30 this morning, less than an inch is expected.

Saturday, snow is likely during the day after 11 with calmer southeast winds of 5-9 mph. The chance of snow drops to 40% overnight.

Sunday is expected to be clear with a 20% chance over Sunday night. Chance of snow increases Monday to 40% and drops to slight chance through Thursday of next week.

Overall snow accumulation could be about 3″. The heavy snow period for this area is usually February and March.