Strong low pressure lifts northeast into the Ohio Valley tonight. Warm air ahead of the front will keep temperatures in the upper 30s through tonight. So we'll keep rain in the forecast  through Wednesday morning.  Steep pressue gradient associated with the advancing cold front continues to produce some severe weather across the Central and Southern US.  An isolated thunderstorm is also not out of the question tonight as the frontal boundary edges closer to our area.

Much colder temeratures are in store for Wednesday. Expect strong gusty winds, especially in our mountain counties for much of the day Wednesday. Expect wind chill factor to plummet to single digits by Wednesday night. Cold air aloft on the backside of the low pressure system will quickly change rain over to snow sometime Wedensday afternoon. Snowfall accumulation will be on the light side. Look for an inch or two with some wrap around moisture likely tossing a few more flurries into the forecast Thursday morning.

Large low pressure system will exit stage right...High pressure will take over and things will settle down and dry out nicely for the rest of Thursday and Friday. Another wave of winter weather is on tap for this weekend. Expect mild temperatures and a wintry mix Saturday.