Winter Storm Warning

...HEAVY SNOW TO RAMP UP THIS AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY... .Moderate to heavy snow will increase through the rest of the afternoon and evening, spreading north and east. This snow will become widespread tonight, and last into Saturday morning. The heavy snow will gradually decrease from southwest to northeast through the day Saturday. Total snowfall for most locations will range between 5 to 10 inches, with higher amounts expected along the higher terrain of the North Shore, where over 12"+ of snow will be possible. In addition to the snow, gusty southeasterly winds will occur today into this evening, then strong northwest winds will occur Saturday. The wind will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially on Saturday. Hazardous travel conditions are expected. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with amounts up to 13 inches over southeastern St. Louis county. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph later this afternoon into this evening, and from 35 to 40 mph on Saturday. * WHERE...North St. Louis, Central St. Louis and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermillion areas. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Read more