Record Cold in the Central U.S. This Week; Winter Storm Continues with Snow and Ice

An Arctic air mass is plunging into the Central U.S. this week with widespread, record-breaking cold underway. Through Friday, numerous daily records are expected to be broken. Heavy snow today will move from the Mid-Mississippi Valley into southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Significant icing is expected in southeastern North Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (KOLE)

Lat: 42.24° N Lon: 78.37° W Elev: 2135 ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 11:15 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Cattaraugus County

Today
Cloudy, cold with highs 15 to 20. Light winds, becoming northwest around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers overnight. Lows 5 to 10 above. Light winds, becoming northwest around 10 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Thursday
Snow. Accumulation around an inch. Cold with highs 10 to 15. Light winds, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Thursday Night
Snow in the evening, then a chance of snow showers overnight. Lows 5 to 10 above. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow and rain showers. Highs in the mid 30s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and rain showers. Highs in the mid 30s.



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