Snowfall Estimates Lowered, But Winter Storm On Track: MN Weather

TWIN CITIES, MN — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Friday midnight through 6 p.m. Saturday for Chisago County in Minnesota and Polk, Barron, Rusk, St. Croix, Dunn, Chippewa, and Eau Claire counties in Wisconsin as a winter storm moves through the region.

Snow will begin Friday night in western Minnesota and spread eastward into Wisconsin overnight, continuing through Saturday morning before gradually tapering off in the afternoon.

Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected, with some isolated higher amounts possible.

The National Weather Service warns that slippery road conditions will likely make travel hazardous, especially on untreated roads. Reduced visibility at times may further impact driving conditions.

Those traveling should use caution, allow extra time, and stay updated on forecasts.

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

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 18. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 23. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 17. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.