Winter Advisory: Up to 8 Inches of Snow Expected in Central Minnesota

A slow moving low pressure system will bring a snowy weekend to the region. The snow will spread into western Minnesota Saturday morning and into eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin during the afternoon and evening hours.

The snow will continue tonight and Sunday and then end from west to east Sunday night. The heaviest snow accumulation is expected across far southern Minnesota/northern Iowa and adjoining areas of Wisconsin.

Twin Cities

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities has issued a winter weather advisory for snow in effect from 3 p.m. Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday. Expect snow to develop this afternoon and then diminish early Sunday evening.

The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 6 a.m. and noon Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. Parts of southern Minnesota could see up to 8 inches of snow.

Motorists should plan on difficult driving conditions.

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