Weather Story

This Afternoon through Monday

Potential Winter Storm

Light rain and perhaps a wintry mix remains possible north of US Highway 2, although chance for impacts from this is very low, less than 10%. Fog will again be possible tonight into Monday, some of which will be dense.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for parts of the region along and north of the highway 200 corridor in northeast ND and northwest MN. A winter storm will impact the region late Tuesday into early Thursday, with a variety of impacts. The system starts with rain but ultimately transitions to a brief wintry mix and then moderate to heavy wet snow accumulations (more like a spring or fall snow event). Heavy snow rates and gusts to 35 mph may result in blizzard-like conditions as the heaviest snow is falling. Uncertainty remains in where the system will track, with two scenarios possible. A more northern track results in more rain to the south and the heaviest axis of precipitation to the north, placing warning impacts closer to the US/Canada border generally north of Highway 2. The other scenario results in colder temperatures farther south and better chances for warning impacts from snowfall as far south as the Highway 200 corridor. The map shows the best chances (30-60%) for warning impacts from heavier snow accumulations (greater than 6") are currently favoring the north, but the alternate scenario shouldn't be ruled out. Check back the next several days for updates as the forecast is refined.