Light southwesterly winds this afternoon.  Winds will become more westerly on Wednesday morning shifting northerly and increasing in speed on Wednesday afternoon.  Cold front to pass through the area early Thursday morning bringing strong northwesterly winds and snow.  High pressure will dominate aloft throughout much of the U.S. on Friday causing a more pronounced meridional flow and light northeasterly  winds in the area.  Winds will shift more southerly on Saturday morning continuing into Sunday.