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Strong Winds Through Midday, Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Strong winds will gradually decrease through midday. A major winter storm is expected Saturday night through Monday morning which could bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and blizzard conditions. Monitor the forecast for the latest updates and make appropriate preparations! Read More >

Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph remain possible this morning, but overall winds will be on the decline through the day.
A potentially historic winter storm is shaping up for Saturday night into Monday morning. Confidence is high that there will be a band of 12-18+ inches of snow along and north of I-90, but exactly where this band sets up will be key to which locations see these higher end snow amounts. There will be a sharp cutoff in snow amounts on the south side of this band along and south of I-90 as the snow mixes with rain, sleet, and even freezing rain. Regardless of how much snow you receive, strong winds on the backside of the storm Sunday afternoon into Monday morning will likely lead to blizzard conditions in open areas. This is a high impact and dynamic winter storm and we urge you to stay tuned to local forecasts over the next 24-36 hours as the track of the storm is honed in. Now is the time to check your supplies and be prepared for difficult to impossible travel conditions.
With a major winter storm on our doorstep for this weekend, now is the time to prepare. Check your food, gas and other emergency supplies and be prepared for poor to impossible travel conditions Sunday into Monday morning.