Justin Liles: Another spring storm is on the way

Our skies will remain clear tonight as high pressure begins to push to the east. Another impactful winter storm will bring in another round of snowfall and potentially more ice to the area Tuesday evening through early Thursday morning. A low coming out of the Rockies will have sufficient moisture to work with as the storm closes in Tuesday evening. There is a good chance for 6+” of snow for much of northeast Minnesota, rain/snow mix, and a lesser chance of freezing rain for far eastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Minor ice accumulations are possible for areas that don’t receive heavy snow.

Most of the region is currently under a Winter Storm Watch beginning Tuesday Night and lasting through Wednesday night. Breezy conditions, blowing snow, and low visibilities are possible as well. Travel could be very difficult. This could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Now, remember the location of snowfall amounts may change in the next 24-36 hours. Please continue to keep an eye out for any further developments.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. 1-2” Possible
Wednesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. High near 36. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.