Snow burst arrives, wind and cold to follow

Posted at 9:29 PM on December 31, 2011 by Craig Edwards
Filed under: Snow, Winter storms

Radar snapshot from shortly after 9pm of the large flakes of snow being returned to the radar. Heaviest snow will move steadily through the metro between 945pm and midnight. Accumulations are expected to range from one to three inches. Snow tracks east and north through Wisconsin overnight.

Winds have increased to 30 mph in western Minnesota. Strong winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected statewide by morning and throughout the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Travel safely tonight. Be cautious of other drivers.
CE

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