Erin Davis/Axios Visuals A powerful Arctic outbreak tied in part to the polar vortex is set to send temperatures plummeting by Saturday — and possible snow next week. Why it matters: The hazardous cold could stress the state's electricity grid,

Get outside and take advantage of today's beautiful weather, because big changes are on the way. After reaching nearly 70 degrees to close out the work week, an arctic cold front will send temperatures into a free fall this weekend that will linger well into next week.