Friday’s morning commute is expected to be affected in the Twin Cities. One to 2 inches of snow is expected Friday, and more is forecast Saturday with expected totals nearing 4 inches in southwestern Minnesota. Saturday’s snowfall will hit hardest around the Interstate 90 corridor, according to the Weather Service.

Wind gusts up to 35 mph and the threat of snow squalls will follow the cold front that will send temperatures plummeting.

The D.C. area looks to be on the northern edge of a storm system sliding by to the south late Thursday night into Friday morning. While precipitation is expected to be light, temperatures falling into the upper and mid-20s will be cold enough for whatever falls to be snow, and to stick to roads and sidewalks.

A winter weather advisory is in place for multiple central North Carolina counties, including Durham and Orange counties from midnight Thursday until midnight Friday. Meteorologists are expecting mixed wintry precipitation, with total snow accumulations up to 1 inch and a light glaze of ice.

Low temperatures will be dropping into the single digits in northwestern areas and teens elsewhere Thursday night into early Friday, making it feel like the middle of winter.

The agency forecast highs of 36 degrees for Perryton and Wheeler, 37 for Gruver, and 38 for several cities including Beaver, Dalhart, Dumas, and Wellington. Amarillo will see a high of 40, while Boise will see a high of 41, according to the agency.

Dr. Barry Franklin, a former American Heart Association volunteer, advises adults over the age of 45 to avoid snow shoveling.

Given the fresh layer of snow on frozen ground, there's a possibility of slick driving and walking conditions. Set aside extra time for your morning commute. Additionally, patchy fog has developed and may deposit onto sub-freezing surfaces, creating icy patches, according to the weather service.