Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Saint Paul, MN ∙ Minneapolis, MN ∙ Bloomington, MN ∙ Plymouth, MN ∙ Brooklyn Park, MN ∙ Blaine, MN ∙ Woodbury, MN ∙ Coon Rapids, MN ∙ Maple Grove, MN ∙ Eden Prairie, MN

Headline

...RAIN EXPECTED TO TURN TO HEAVY SNOW THIS MORNING WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS LIKELY...
.Widespread rain is developing early this morning and will become heavy at times. As colder air begins to move in this morning, the rain will transition to heavy snow from west to east with snowfall rates of an inch per hour at times into early afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible, which could enhance snow rates further. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are likely in a narrow band from just north of Mankato through most of the Twin Cities metro area, to northwest Wisconsin. Locally higher totals are possible if the heaviest bands remain nearly stationary. In addition, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 or 35 mph could aid in deteriorating travel conditions.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from mid morning through mid afternoon.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 248 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024 ...RAIN EXPECTED TO TURN TO HEAVY SNOW THIS MORNING WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS LIKELY... .Widespread rain is developing early this morning and will become heavy at times. As colder air begins to move in this morning, the rain will transition to heavy snow from west to east with snowfall rates of an inch per hour at times into early afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible, which could enhance snow rates further. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are likely in a narrow band from just north of Mankato through most of the Twin Cities metro area, to northwest Wisconsin. Locally higher totals are possible if the heaviest bands remain nearly stationary. In addition, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 or 35 mph could aid in deteriorating travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from mid morning through mid afternoon. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher totals are possible from the northern and western Twin Cities metro area to Polk County in Wisconsin. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Le Sueur Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

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