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Fast-moving snowstorm headed toward Minnesota

The National Weather Service says that a fast-moving storm system is likely to trek across the Great Lakes area this weekend, dumping 2 to 5 inches of snow in parts of west-central Minnesota.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Publish date:: Nov 16, 2011

Get ready for winter to hit...hard.

The National Weather Service says that a fast-moving storm system is likely to trek across South Dakota and into the Great Lakes area this weekend, dumping 2 to 5 inches of snow in parts of west-central Minnesota on Saturday.

In a special statement issued today, the NWS says gusty winds will accompany the system, creating blowing and drifting snow conditions.

High pressure building in rapidly behind the system suggests that winds will diminish during the evening hours Saturday, according to the special weather statement. Cold air will follow this system for the rest of the weekend, bringing with it temperatures in the 20s.

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According to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, parts of northern and central Minnesota will see light to moderate snow Sunday. A much stronger storm is expected to move through the Midwest Tuesday and Wednesday, with significant snowfall possible.

According to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, the storm system will bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota this weekend. Light snow is possible over parts of southern Minnesota. Another round of accumulating snowfall is possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Up to 6 inches of snow is expected in central Minnesota.

Andy Gabrielson survived deadly storms for more than 10 years, but he was killed Saturday afternoon by a wrong-way driver along an Oklahoma Interstate. The 24-year-old lived in Luverne, Minnesota and stayed in Oklahoma City during the severe weather season. MSNBC reports Gabrielson frequently helped with severe weather coverage on the The Weather Channel and was also featured on NBC's "Dateline." Gabrielson leaves behind a 3-year-old daughter.

It's just a starter storm, not a real whopper. But it will likely leave a couple of inches in the Twin Cities and up to five inches in the north and west. Winds could make for dicey roads, too. See what folks are forecasting

The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are expected to develop Sunday afternoon in southwest Minnesota and move northeast. The Storm Prediction Center has put parts of east central Minnesota under a moderate risk for severe storms.

Sunday's snowfall hit northern Minnesota. Forecasters think the second round of this one-two punch may leave a similar amount of snow across the middle of the state. A storm late Tuesday and Wednesday could bring ten inches to the Twin Cities, with sleet making travel hazardous in southern Minnesota.