Winter Storm Warning

Headline

.A winter storm is forecast to bring widespread accumulating snow to the region Wednesday night through Thursday. A band of 4-7 inches of snow is expected to fall from western Minnesota to central Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Lesser snowfall amounts will occur to the south and west of the band. Strong winds will also cause blowing snow and potentially reduced visibilities, especially across western and southwestern Minnesota.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 115 PM CST Wed Dec 18 2024 .A winter storm is forecast to bring widespread accumulating snow to the region Wednesday night through Thursday. A band of 4-7 inches of snow is expected to fall from western Minnesota to central Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Lesser snowfall amounts will occur to the south and west of the band. Strong winds will also cause blowing snow and potentially reduced visibilities, especially across western and southwestern Minnesota. ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.