Justin Liles: Tracking our next winter storm

The wintry mix that started out this morning will transition to all snow starting this afternoon. A band of wet heavy snow is expected along with gusty winds as the we head into the evening. We may get a brief break in snow later on this evening except for all but the Arrowhead and WI South Shore where heavy snow continues.

The greatest snowfall totals are most likely along the South Shore through Friday night. Strong north winds could cause localized whiteout conditions on the North and South Shore tonight and Friday morning. Regionally the snowfall amounts will break down like this. For north-central Minnesota, light to moderate snowfall is expected. The south shore will see the heaviest amounts of 8-12” with some localized amounts up to 18” possible. Most of Wisconsin will see light to moderate snow but start of as mostly rain. Travel the next 48 hours could become difficult. Follow the latest information at www.wdio.com

Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 12. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.