Snow will spread in from southwest to northeast tonight through Monday across the Northland. The heaviest snow is expected to develop late Monday morning and persist through the afternoon and into the evening hours. Snow will gradually taper off on Tuesday.
The highest amounts are expected in the Hinckley area west to near Mille Lacs Lake where 6 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. Lesser amounts are anticipated further to the north and east. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the Northland.
Storm Overview
- What’s new:
- Updated snowfall amounts
- Issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories
- Slow-moving storm system to bring a prolonged period of wintry precipitation to the Northland tonight through Tuesday morning
- Rain, freezing rain, and accumulating snow are expected, changing to all snow Monday morning
- Snow accumulation: Heaviest snow still expected from the Brainerd Lakes east to Siren. See map that follows for details.
- Difficult driving conditions are expected for the evening commute Monday and morning commute Tuesday due to the snow and blowing snow
Summary
- Long duration of wintry precipitation. Light rain, freezing rain, and snow tonight, changing to all snow Monday morning
- Total snowfall of 3 to 10 inches possible, highest amounts mainly south of US Highway 2 in Minnesota and over portions of far northwest Wisconsin
- Slick roads and reduced visibilities due to snow and blowing snow will be possible Monday and Monday night
- Winter Storm Warnings/Advisories are in effect for portions of the Northland
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Last Update: Mar 05, 2018 6:34 am CST
