Some models drop the wind chill into the negative 40s in the Twin Cities on Friday and Saturday mornings. Will it actually get that cold?

Whiteout conditions are expected,” warned the National Weather Service, a phrase which transforms what might otherwise be considered a normal commute in the winter months into something much more treacherous.

After a few relatively quiet winters, the Ohio Department of Transportation reports a significant uptick in activity for the 2026 season.

An arctic air outbreak later this week is likely, with greater uncertainty on snow potential over the weekend.

The temperature will drop throughout the day, with readings in the low teens at night, the weather service said. There is a slight chance of snow showers between 10 p.m. Monday night, Jan. 19 and 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, Jan. 20.

Some parts of Massachusetts are predicted to experience below zero wind chills overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, according to forecasters.