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11 Inches Of Snow Possible Friday In Stillwater: NWS
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Stillwater.
STILLWATER, MN — Stillwater is set to get hit by a massive snowstorm Friday, with forecasts showing 5-11 inches of snow could fall in the city.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for all of Washington County that runs from noon Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The storm is likely to make traveling difficult, especially during the Friday evening commute, according to the NWS.
Snowfall forecasts have been increased for Friday, as “accumulations of 6 inches or more now look likely across southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin,” the NWS tweeted.
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There is a 100 percent chance of precipitation Friday, according to forecasters.
Find out what's happening in Stillwaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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
Here is the NWS forecast for Stillwater this weekend:
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 30. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. 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 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Sunny, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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