The snow from overnight continues to move eastward throughout the morning. Winter Storm Warnings and Watches are in place across northern Minnesota as heavy snow still accumulates across the Arrowhead through 6 AM. A key risk with the brief stretches of heavy snow will be reduced visibility on roadways. Remember to give ample time for any travel this morning and give plenty space between vehicles and plows.

As the snow clears out our focus will switch to the elevated winds and gusts that will build in from the west for the rest of the day. 15 to 25 mph winds will build mid-day and bring temperature down from the low 20s to the single digits by sunset. The North and South Shores will see wind gusts up to 40 mph as the westward flow ramps up.

Our next chance for snow will arrive Friday night and continue into Saturday morning with over two inches expected south of US-2 as the heaviest of snow sticks to north-central Wisconsin. We are keeping a close eye on areas expected to receive 6 inches of snow or more stretching from Brainerd to Hinckley, Minnesota and then Hayward and Phillips, Wisconsin

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.