FORECAST FIRST ALERT FOR SNOW/WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for all of the TWIN CITIES from 7 p.m. tonight to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Today: Now-12 p.m. Drizzle and Light Rain with temperatures in the mid 40s.

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Periods of Rain with Thunder possible too and temperatures in low to mid 40s.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rain Mixed with Snow with Increasing Northeast Winds and temperatures in mid 30s.

9 p.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday: Snow Heavy at Times with Strong Winds causing White-Out Conditions especially in open areas – Travel outside Twin Cities will be very difficult Wednesday morning. North Winds will be at 20 to 40 mph with temperatures falling from low 30s to upper 20s leading to Icy Roads too with Snow Accumulations of 4″ to 8″.

IMPACT: Snow covered roads, and whiteout conditions at times will lead to travel disruptions and delays. Plan ahead for extra time, school closings and delays, and impacts at the airport. The heavy wet nature of the snow, combined with strong winds, may also lead to power outages and fallen limbs.

This is Minnesota, we can handle this type of snowfall, though it could be the second largest snowfall we’ve seen so far this winter. We’ve handled worse before, and we’ll handle worse again. Just be sure to take proper precautions and be pro-active not RE-active when it comes to weather.

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