Scattered light snow through evening commute, cold & windy with subzero wind chills

Snow is making for a slower evening commute across the Twin Cities. Scattered snow stays in the forecast into this evening, mainly before 9 PM, then light scattered snow showers and or flurries are possible. Most of eastern Minnesota could see up to 1″ of snowfall, with a few locations seeing closer to 2″ of snow (which more likely south and east of the Twin Cities).

Strong winds out of the northwest are in place tonight into tomorrow morning, making it feel like -20 to -25 degrees across western Minnesota, and -5 to -15 degrees across eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin. Temperatures right now are about 40 to 55 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time. Overnight lows get down to about 5° in the Twin Cities, with temperatures near -5 to -10 degrees across western and northern Minnesota.

Even though the accumulating snowfall wraps tonight, icy roads and blowing and drifting snow remain a concern overnight into tomorrow. So, I’d allow some extra time on the roads for the Wednesday morning commute.

Tomorrow is a breezy and cold day with highs in the low-20s and mostly sunny skies. However, temperatures return to above average by Thursday with highs near 50°. Friday through Sunday, we’re close to or surpassing record high temperatures. Some scattered thunderstorms are even possible by Sunday PM, with a high of 70° possible by Sunday as well.

Stay safe on the roads!

Wren