A powerful Pacific System will bring widespread valley rain/snow, heavy mountain snow and strong winds tonight. Precipitation will then continue through Saturday.

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Wednesday

As winter loosens its grip on the Rochester, even the most dedicated snow enthusiasts are likely relieved to see the snow and ice has disappeared. Over the past couple of weeks, a welcome combination of warmer temperatures and occasional rain has helped accelerate the thaw across Western New York.