Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Accumulating Snow Thursday Afternoon into Saturday

Light Snow Thursday & Friday, Colder This Weekend

Light to moderate snow will move into the local area from the west on Thursday afternoon and continue into the overnight. Friday morning could see a break in the snow before snow showers return during the afternoon. Winds increase Friday afternoon potentially leading to blowing snow. Confidence is high for accumulating snow during this period with amounts of 2 inches or greater possible across portions of southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Be sure to monitor the forecast if you have travel plans during this period!

Temperatures return back to being seasonably cold today with afternoon high temperatures in the teens to middle 20s. Light snow will move into the region on Thursday afternoon bringing accumulations of 1-3" by the overnight hours. This may result in travel impacts for the evening commute on Thursday. Additional snow showers coupled with blustery winds are expected on Friday before temperatures turn colder for the weekend with highs in the single digits and teens.

Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

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