Minneapolis, MN – A powerful late-season winter storm is expected to move into the Twin Cities tonight, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions that could last into early Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, a Blizzard Warning has been issued for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including Minneapolis and St. Paul. The warning begins Saturday evening and continues through early Monday morning as the storm moves across the region.
Forecasters say the heaviest snowfall is expected overnight into Sunday, with snowfall rates potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour. These intense bursts of snow could quickly reduce visibility and create whiteout conditions on area roadways.
Wind gusts are expected to increase to 40 to 50 mph by Sunday morning. When combined with heavy snow, those winds may create blowing and drifting snow across highways and city streets, making travel extremely difficult and potentially dangerous.
Major roadways including Interstate 35 and Interstate 94 could see rapidly deteriorating conditions as visibility drops and snow accumulates. Officials warn that travel may become very difficult in some areas, particularly during the heaviest snowfall and strongest winds.
Even after the heaviest snow begins to taper off, blowing snow and drifting may continue into Monday morning as winds remain strong across eastern Minnesota.
Residents across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans as the storm develops.
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