Snow and rain to end by midday, temperatures to warm by Saturday

A chance of rain and snow continues through 1 p.m. today. A total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

The rest of Wednesday will remain cloudy with the chance of precipitation at 50 percent and west northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph.

Tonight will remain partly cloudy, with a low around 30 and the winds calming.

The temperatures are expected to warm slightly by Saturday.

The extended forecast for the Willmar area:

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 13 and 16 mph.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind between 13 and 16 mph.

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind between 10 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.