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riversedge

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Thu Oct 31, 2024, 09:12 AM Oct 31

A few days ago We had temps in 80s--today SNOW advisories in some WI Counties..........





https://www.weau.com/weather/alerts/


Winter Weather Advisory

Polk, WI

...RAIN EXPECTED TO TURN TO HEAVY SNOW THIS MORNING WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS LIKELY... .Widespread rain is developing early this morning and will become heavy at times. As colder air begins to move in this morning, the rain will transition to heavy snow from west to east with snowfall rates of an inch per hour at times into early afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible, which could enhance snow rates further. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are likely in a narrow band from just north of Mankato through most of the Twin Cities metro area, to northwest Wisconsin. Locally higher totals are possible if the heaviest bands remain nearly stationary. In addition, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 or 35 mph could aid in deteriorating travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from mid morning through mid afternoon. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher totals are possible from the northern and western Twin Cities metro area to Polk County in Wisconsin. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Le Sueur Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Sawyer, WI
Washburn, WI

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
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A few days ago We had temps in 80s--today SNOW advisories in some WI Counties.......... (Original Post) riversedge Oct 31 OP
Brrrrrr ... I'm in Chicago and used to live in Milwaukee. live love laugh Oct 31 #1

live love laugh

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1. Brrrrrr ... I'm in Chicago and used to live in Milwaukee.
Thu Oct 31, 2024, 09:32 AM
Oct 31

It’s often much colder and snowier there.

Bundle up!

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