Winter Storm Warning Issued For Northfield: What To Know

NORTHFIELD, MN — A winter weather watch was issued for Dakota County by National Weather Service.

Between 9 to 17 inches of snow is set to fall in Northfield on Friday, according to the localized forecast provided by the National Weather Service.

Snow will arrive in Northfield after 9 a.m., making for slick roads and reduced visibility. Be sure to slow down and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

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Here is the NWS forecast for Northfield:

Thursday: The high will be 38 degrees with winds around 10 mph.

Thursday night: It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 22 degrees. There will be light winds.

Friday: It will begin to snow, heavily at times, after 9 a.m. There is a 100 percent chance of precipitation and the high will be near 29 degrees. Around 5-9 inches of snow is possible.

Friday night: It will snow, heavily at times, before midnight. The low will be 20 degrees and there is a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Between 4-8 inches of snow is possible.

Saturday: There is a 20 percent chance of snow before noon. It will then be partly sunny with a high of 27 degrees, before becoming gradually sunnier. There will be 10-15 mph winds.

Saturday night: It will be mostly clear with a low of 23 degrees. There will be winds of 10 mph.

Sunday: It will be sunny with a high of 36 degrees and 10-15 mph winds.