National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

The heaviest band has set up from southern Minnesota to western Wisconsin overnight and will continue to produce 1 to 2 inch per hour rates this morning. Additional snowfall of 5 to 10 inches can be expected in that area, with some locations likely seeing more than a foot. Snow will taper off later today from west to east.
Winds will increase significantly later this morning with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected through tonight. Widespread blowing snow and white out conditions are possible at times which will make travel dangerous.