Minneapolis is buckling down for a wallop of winter weather starting this evening with a winter weather advisory in effect until Friday morning. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, via their forecast, has indicated that "Plowable snow is expected this evening into Friday morning, especially along and north of Interstate 94."
Residents should brace for "total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches," according to the same forecast. This snowfall is poised to disrupt commutes, with the heaviest snow expected in the hours around midnight. The combination of the precipitation and timings suggests a messy commute come Friday morning. Following the initial downpour, a repeated dance of snow and gusty winds is anticipated Sunday through early next week, leading to possible, blowing and drifting snow.
The hazardous conditions will not stop at Thursday night's snowfall. The National Weather Service warns that "multiple rounds of heavy snow are possible Sunday through early next week." These conditions are accompanied by additional risks as gusty winds could amplify the storm's impact, creating hazards like reduced visibility and significant snow drifts.
As for the immediate fallout, the winter weather advisory urges residents to "slow down and use caution while traveling." Officials are hoping to mitigate the inevitable, travel disruptions as Minneapolitans navigate through the snowy conditions. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
