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Winter returns with a sharp temperature drop

An active weather pattern is in the forecast, including high winds which will shift to the west on Friday, March 13.

Weatherology Lead Forecaster Paul Trambley is keeping an eye on a system expected to reach southeast Wisconsin over the weekend on Sunday evening, March 15 and stick around through Monday, March 16.

"A system is expected to come in Sunday evening, with the current track bringing snow, mixed precipitation and even rain at times during this event. Snow accumulation potentially to several inches. More likely areas with up to ten inches to a foot of snow expected further north of Hartford. Sleet and gusty winds are also potentially a part of this system."

Light snow showers expected on Sunday, March 15 with a high near 40 degrees. It will turn into just snow, with three to five inches expected Sunday night through Monday morning. Another one to two inches of snow is possible on Monday, March 16.

It will be cold on Monday, with a high of 22 degrees and low of two. The system is expected to clear out by Monday evening.

A high of 20 degrees for Tuesday, March 17 and a low of 17 degrees.