Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Set to Disrupt Sunday Travel
A serious winter storm is lining up for Minnesota and Wisconsin, and it’s one that really deserves attention. A Forecast First Alert has been issued, and the message is clear: Sunday is shaping up to be a tough weather day, especially if travel is part of the plan.
Right now, conditions are fairly mild but unsettled. Skies have been cloudy, and the air has felt damp and foggy, with a dense fog advisory in place through midday. Temperatures have been climbing into the upper 30s and low 40s, which is unusually mild for this time of year. A few isolated rain showers or light drizzle could be seen through the afternoon, and breezy winds from the east-southeast have been blowing around 10 to 15 miles per hour.
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Tonight, things stay relatively calm and mild, with temperatures only dropping into the low 30s by early Sunday morning in the Twin Cities. But that calm won’t last long. Early Sunday, around 7 a.m., rain showers and a wintry mix are expected to move in. That mix won’t stick around for long, though. As colder air rushes in, precipitation is expected to switch over to snow sometime between 9 and 11 a.m.
Once that change happens, conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly. Temperatures are forecast to fall sharply into the teens and 20s by the afternoon, allowing snow to fall at a moderate to heavy rate. At times, snowfall rates could reach half an inch to one inch per hour. Before the snow fully takes over, a light glaze of ice could form from the early morning mix, setting the stage for slick roads.
To make matters worse, strong northwest winds are expected to develop, with gusts reaching up to 40 miles per hour. Blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and icy surfaces will likely make travel hazardous for much of the day. Sunday plans may need to be adjusted, and staying off the roads where possible would be wise.
By Monday, conditions begin to improve. Snow will exit to the east during the morning, although brisk northwest winds will linger. Tuesday brings slightly milder temperatures, while another chance for light snow shows up on Wednesday. Looking ahead, Arctic air is expected to settle in for Thursday and Friday, bringing colder temperatures but clearer skies, with calmer winds expected by the end of the week.
Overall, Sunday stands out as the most impactful day, and preparation now could make a big difference.
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