Weather
Winter Storm Warning Issued For Richfield: What To Know
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Richfield.
RICHFIELD, MN — A snow system that is set to hit Minnesota Friday has shifted northward, and Minnetonka is now right in its path. A winter weather warning was issued for all of Hennepin County.
Between 4 to 8 inches of snow is set to fall in Richfield on Friday, according to the localized forecast provided by the National Weather Service.
The snow will arrive in the city 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.
Find out what's happening in Richfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Here is the latest timing and amounts we're expecting with the snowstorm for Friday into Friday night. The first image is for around the Twin Cities metro, with the second being for other cities in our area expecting significant impacts. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/S0Chb2bCnb
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) December 9, 2021
Snowfall totals have increased for Friday. Accumulations of 6 inches or more now look likely across southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Snow will begin early Friday for SW Minnesota, reach the Twin Cities by late morning, and Wisconsin by early afternoon. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/llhLxOln0H
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) December 9, 2021
Before the main event, there is a chance for snow and freezing rain Thursday, which could also make the roads dangerous.
Read up on Richfield's snow emergency rules here.
Find out what's happening in Richfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Here is the NWS forecast for Richfield:
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday: Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 30. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 25. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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