The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that's in effect from midnight tonight through midnight CST Saturday night. According to their latest update, snow is expected to start falling this evening in western Minnesota and sweep eastward through the night. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are predicted for the Minneapolis area, with a 70% chance of precipitation tonight and an increased 90% probability on Saturday. Travelers are advised to exercise caution on potentially slippery roads and to allow extra travel time due to the conditions.
In preparation for the coming snow, residents across several counties, including Kandiyohi, Meeker, Wright, Hennepin, and others, should expect total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. A statement by the National Weather Service, available on their website, highlights: "Plan on slippery road conditions." This advisory emphasizes the potential for hazardous travel this weekend, urging the public to stay informed on any updates to the weather situation.
Moreover, the National Weather Service also offers a reminder for snow spotters and observers to report snowfall amounts, which can aid in updating forecasts and advisories. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall around the Interstate 90 corridor in southern Minnesota, with some areas potentially receiving upwards of 10 inches before Saturday evening wanes. Lighter snowfall is expected further north, moving through the Twin Cities metro.
The short-term forecast for Minneapolis, detailed on the National Weather Service's site, reveals a mostly cloudy and cold week ahead following the weekend's snowfall, with temperatures hovering around the 20s. While the snow is anticipated to diminish by Saturday evening, the city will enter into a week where the sky stays mostly cloudy and temperatures at night drop to as low as 4 degrees. The weather narrative beginning with today's gloom stretches into a week where the sun's warmth becomes a stranger to those in Minneapolis.
