major winter storm targets the Upper Midwest this weekend
A major late-season winter storm will carry hazardous journey circumstances throughout the Upper Midwest this weekend, with vital snowfall accumulations and robust winds creating harmful street circumstances.
The First Alert Weather workforce has declared Sunday a First Alert Weather Day because of the anticipated major impacts.
What to anticipate
The storm system will start to push into the area Saturday, as clouds unfold throughout the Upper Midwest all through the day. Conditions ought to stay dry by means of the afternoon, earlier than snow possibilities start to extend.
Snow will start to develop by means of the night—and proceed by means of a lot of Sunday. The snow will begin off a bit on the moist facet, with temperatures in the 20s to round 30 levels.
Strong northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph will accompany the snow, creating vital blowing and drifting. This mixture will make journey significantly hazardous all through the day Sunday.
Where the Storm Packs the Most Punch
The space from the I-94 hall south by means of the I-90 hall is presently anticipated to be in the high-impact zone, with the heaviest snow anticipated someplace alongside or between these routes. Forecast fashions have come into higher settlement on the monitor and depth. Several inches are possible, with double-digit totals anticipated in that zone. Below is a primary look snowfall forecast. As all the time, it’s going to be up to date as we get extra data and inch nearer to the occasion.
The National Weather Service has additionally positioned the complete space beneath a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday night time into Monday morning.
Planning Ahead
If you’ve journey plans this weekend, particularly Sunday, monitor the forecast intently for the newest data. Conditions will deteriorate rapidly as soon as snow develops Saturday night time.
This is a typical Colorado low-pressure system that may cross the Plains earlier than shifting northeast by means of the Midwest. The system will strengthen rapidly whereas pulling excessive quantities of moisture up from the south, making this a big climate occasion.
Stay Weather Aware
For the newest updates and hour-by-hour particulars, try the First Alert Weather web page at weau.com or obtain the 13 First Alert Weather app. We’ll be updating forecasts ceaselessly as this system approaches.
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