St. Lawrence County expected to see widespread snow, sleet and rain showers through Saturday, forecasters say

Widespread snow and mixed precipitation will advance into St. Lawrence County today and tonight before tapering off on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

A significant wet snowfall is expected across higher terrain, especially in central and southern counties, NWS says.

Snow is likely before 10 a.m. before turning into a mix of snow and rain between 10 a.m. and noon and then just rain after noon, the service says.

Highs today will be near 40 with less than an inch of snow accumulation possible.

Rain and sleet are forecasted for this evening with 100 percent probability with an inch of sleet accumulation expected, NWS says.

Saturday will likely see a mix of sleet, snow and rain before 10 a.m., then rain and snow between 10 a.m. and noon with rain possible in the afternoon.

Highs Saturday will be near 40 with less than a half inch of snow and sleet accumulation possible, the service says.

Quiet weather returns by Sunday into Monday before additional chances of rain and snow arrive by the middle of next week.

The forecast though the middle of next week is as follows:

Saturday

Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and noon, then rain likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.