A potent winter storm system arrives earlier than previously forecast, now expected to impact Blair Saturday night through Sunday morning. Strong winds accompanying this system will create difficult travel conditions, with 3-6 inches of snow possible. Arctic air follows, keeping temperatures well below normal into next week.

Evening, January 2 – Clearing skies with a few lingering morning snow showers. Low 17°F with northwest winds 5-10 mph.
Friday, January 3 – Partly sunny morning becoming mostly cloudy. High 23°F. Evening clouds thicken with low near 14°F. Light north winds.
Saturday, January 4 – Cloudy and cold. High 21°F. Snow developing in the evening, becoming steady overnight. Low 12°F with accumulations of 1-3 inches. Northeast winds 10-15 mph.
Sunday, January 5 – Morning snow, additional 1-3 inches possible. Storm total 3-6 inches. High 16°F with north winds gusting to 20 mph. Evening partial clearing, low 5°F.
Monday, January 6 – Partly cloudy and cold. High 16°F. Evening mostly cloudy, low 7°F.
Tuesday, January 7 – Partly sunny but cold. High 15°F with northwest winds. Clear and frigid overnight, low 1°F.
Wednesday, January 8 – Partly cloudy. High 18°F. Evening clouds increase, low 10°F.