Blizzard Conditions to Hit Parts of Minnesota Tuesday & Wednesday

Buckle up for the weather rollercoaster. It will be nice today, but Tuesday and Wednesday will be gross.

Much of Minnesota has been enjoying spring-like weather recently, but that will change when winter returns on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is monitoring this storm and provided an update this morning.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse says we'll get rain to start on Tuesday, but it will change to snow when temperatures drop.

Don't be surprised to see a long list of school cancellations on Wednesday because this will be a nasty storm.

A strong system will move through, bringing blizzard-like conditions to areas in northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north-central, and west-central Wisconsin.

Winter Storm Watch in Effect from Tuesday Evening to Wednesday Afternoon

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of north-central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north-central, and west-central Wisconsin.

According to the NWS, “Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Expect hazardous road conditions.”

The heaviest snow (3-6 inches) is expected over northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and areas north of Interstate 90 in Wisconsin. The Twin Cities area could get 3-4 inches, while parts of northern Minnesota, including Duluth, will deal with freezing rain and icy conditions.

The NWS is predicting wind gusts of 50+ mph which could bring down tree branches.

The blowing and drifting snow will create slick roads and poor visibility. Travel will be  difficult and dangerous in some areas.