Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

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

Headline

...WET HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS LIKELY...
.As colder air continues to move in from the northwest, precipitation will change over 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 around the New Ulm area through western and northern portions 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.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1147 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024 ...WET HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS LIKELY... .As colder air continues to move in from the northwest, precipitation will change over 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 around the New Ulm area through western and northern portions 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. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. 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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