St. Paul, MN – A new Winter Weather Advisory now includes portions of southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, where snow may develop quickly overnight and create hazardous travel conditions for the Tuesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
According to the NWS Twin Cities office, rain will move into southern Minnesota early Monday evening before transitioning to a rain–snow mix overnight. Forecasters say that a narrow, fast-intensifying band of heavy snow could form from Canby and Redwood Falls through the southern Twin Cities metro and eastward into counties just south of Eau Claire.
The latest advisory—covering Goodhue County in Minnesota and Eau Claire, Pepin, and Pierce counties in Wisconsin—is in effect from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Cities included in this alert are Red Wing, River Falls, Durand, and Eau Claire.
Forecasters expect up to 3 inches of snow, with localized areas seeing quick bursts of heavier snowfall. Rain may mix with snow at times, but surface temperatures near the freezing mark will influence how much accumulates. The NWS notes that even a one-degree temperature change could shift where the heaviest snow occurs.
Roads are likely to become slick during the early-morning hours, with the most significant impacts expected during the Tuesday morning commute across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Visibility may also be reduced during heavier snow bursts.
Officials advise drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and check updated road conditions. Minnesota residents can visit 511mn.org, while Wisconsin travelers should check 511wi.gov for the latest updates.
More forecast adjustments are possible overnight as meteorologists track the development of the narrow snow band.
