Burst Of Snow To Disrupt Friday Evening Commute: MN Weather

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The National Weather Service is forecasting snow to develop across eastern Minnesota this afternoon, spreading into Wisconsin by late afternoon.

Heavy snow is possible during the evening commute, with total accumulations of up to 4 inches expected.

Higher totals may occur in a narrow band continuing into early Saturday morning.

The most affected counties include Kanabec, Isanti, Chisago, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, and Scott. Travel, especially during the evening commute, may be impacted.

"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute," the NWS said. "Slow down and use caution while traveling."

Here's the full NWS forecast from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport:

Today: Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 23. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 19. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 24. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.