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Precipitation is expected to move through the area late this afternoon into Friday morning. For most of us, this will mainly be rain but for those north of US Highway 10 and in particular those north of Wisconsin Highway 29, mainly snow will occur. With winds ramping up overnight, unsheltered areas will see sharply reduced visibility.
A strong weather system will bring strong winds to the area tonight into Friday morning. Many will experience wind gusts over 40 mph with areas in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa potentially seeing gusts to 55 mph.
A strong weather system is will likely move through this region this weekend bringing heavy snow. While the exact storm track and thus snow amounts are uncertain, forecasts are starting to converge over or close to the Driftless Region. Probabilities for significant accumulations continue to increase. Continue to check back for updates as the system approaches.