Justin Liles: Round 1 ends tonight, Round 2 begins tomorrow night

Our first round of snow will continue to affect the Northland through the early evening and possibly into early Tuesday along the north shore. All eyes then turn to the larger snow maker beginning to our south late Tuesday. A large winter storm is expected to bring significant snow and hazardous winter conditions to the Upper Midwest. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Most of northwestern Wisconsin and a portion of Minnesota will likely receive 12”+ of snowfall. Heavier snowfall will fall through the Minneapolis are to Eau Claire, WI.

If traveling south Wednesday and Thursday to the south this may create some problems. I know the Minnesota girls hockey tournament starts this week so please be prepared if going. The biggest question with this storm is how much snow will fall due to easterly winds and the influence of Lake Superior. An additional 6+ inches or more could fall on top of the already forecast totals. Colder air return for the end of the week with more snow possible late Saturday into Sunday.

TONIGHT
Snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 0. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
TUESDAY
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
WEDNESDAY
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 1. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph
THURSDAY
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
MONDAY
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.