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Dangerous Winter Storm Through Monday Morning

A dangerous winter storm will unfold tonight through Monday morning bringing heavy snowfall (possibly record-breaking for some), ice, and blizzard conditions. Make appropriate preparations, as power outages will be possible. Travel will become dangerous, if not impossible. Read More >

Heavy precipitation is ongoing with heavy snow north of I-90 and heavy wintry mix near I-90. Where snow is ongoing, heavy snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour are possible. Relatively frequent lightning has been accompanying some of the heaviest precipitation rates near the I-90 corridor this morning. Travel is not advised during this period as many area roads are slick.
A dangerous winter storm will bring heavy snow and ice to the area through Monday morning. By this afternoon, blizzard conditions will spread from northwest to southeast across the area as precipitation changes to all snow. Travel will become difficult to impossible in many areas through the day today.
Here is a rough timeframe of expected timing of various precipitation types and intensities for this weekend's winter storm. Snow is expected across the area by the late afternoon.
With a major winter storm starting this evening, wrap up preparations today. Check your food, gas, and other emergency supplies and be prepared for poor to impossible travel conditions later today into Monday morning.