Weather Story

Major Winter Storm Arrives Today

Gusty Northerly Winds Tomorrow

Snowfall Timing

Dangerous Travel Conditions Expected - Plan Ahead

Saturday morning update: No significant changes to the previous forecast with the exception of the inclusion of a wintry mix in southern Minnesota which will eat into snow amounts, as well as a Blizzard Warning across southwestern to southern Minnesota as winds increase on Sunday.

Winds will intensify on Sunday as the storm pivots across the Upper Midwest. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph combine with falling snow to produce blizzard conditions across south and western MN. Blowing snow will likely continue into Monday as the storm departs the region.

The most intense period of heavy accumulating snow will be later this evening through the first half of Sunday. Snow rates could exceed 2"/hr in the heaviest band. Snow rates will gradually decrease Sunday afternoon and evening.

Dangerous to Nearly Impossible Travel Conditions Expected to Develop Later This Evening through Sunday