March 17: Early showers this morning, temps to tumble tonight
By Julie Durda
Published on March 17, 2026.
The first wave of early morning showers and storms is expected to occur on St. Patrick's Day, with temperatures set to plummet to the mid-morning. The weather will be followed by a decrease in visibility. The outlook for the weather is also expected to worsen.
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