NEXT Weather: Travel not suggested in giant swath of Minnesota amid snowstorm

A serious winter storm has arrived in Minnesota on Sunday and is predicted to affect journey situations into Monday. 

Due to important impacts from the storm, WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert. 

Blizzard warnings are in place for central Minnesota till 6 a.m. Monday, whereas winter storm warnings will probably be in place throughout japanese Minnesota into Wisconsin from 12 p.m. Sunday till 9 a.m. Monday.

Wind gusts of as much as 40 mph are anticipated by the afternoon as snow depth and protection enhance, creating potential for near-blizzard situations. 

Travel is predicted to be troublesome alongside and east of Interstate 35, the place the heaviest snow is predicted. 

As far as snow totals, a big swath of Minnesota — together with the Twin Cities — may stand up to eight inches of snow by Monday morning. Areas to the southwest and northern Minnesota are anticipated to obtain much less snow. 

The snow occasion is predicted to be completed by the morning commute, however slick roads and blowing snow will proceed to affect highway situations. 

Light snow is feasible north of Interstate 94 on Tuesday, with one other probability on Wednesday bringing 1 to 2 inches for the metro space. 

High temperatures drop to the kids for the remainder of the work week. 

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