2 weeks Ago By Kelly Boldan
CHANHASSEN — The National Weather Service has extended the current winter storm warning and the winter weather advisory in western and central Minnesota until 1 a.m. Thursday, April 3.
Phase two of the April Fools spring storm brought widespread rain and snow to the region. Areas along the west and northern sides of the system will see renewed strength in snowfall, with the potential favoring western and central Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service.There is also potential for minor ice accumulations from sunrise through midday in western Minnesota as mid-level warmer air continues to wrap around the system.
The winter storm warning has been expanded to include Stevens and Pope counties in addition to Douglas, Todd, and Morrison counties due to the greatest potential for seeing additional snowfall exceeding 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph are possible.The winter weather advisory has been expanded to include Benton, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Mille Lacs, Stearns, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties.
There will be a sharp cutoff in snow totals south of where the heaviest snowfall sets up. There is also potential for minor ice accumulations up to a glaze. Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet, is expected by 4 p.
m. Wednesday, followed by a chance of snow after 5 p.m.
with wind gusts up to 30 mph.Gusty winds are also expected across southern Minnesota throughout the day. ]]>.
