Cloudy. A slight chance of light snow in the evening... then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows 18 to 23 inland...and 23 to 28 near Lake Superior. East winds 10 to 15 mph...except east 15 to 25 mph near Lake Superior. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Thursday
Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Highs 28 to 33. East winds 10 to 20 mph...except east 20 to 30 mph near Lake Superior.
Breezy...snow...a chance of light freezing rain and light sleet. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 25 to 30. East winds 15 to 20 mph...except east 25 to 35 mph near Lake Superior.
Christmas Day
Snow with possible freezing rain and sleet in the morning...then light snow and areas of light freezing drizzle in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulations. Highs 30 to 35. East winds 10 to 15 mph...except east 25 to 35 mph near Lake Superior.
Friday Night
Light freezing drizzle and light snow likely. Lows 16 to 21. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday
Light snow likely. Highs 20 to 25. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Lows 9 to 14.
Sunday through Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs 20 to 25. Lows 6 to 11.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 8 to 13.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 16 to 21.
... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 am Thursday to 6 am CST Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow... which is in effect from 6 am Thursday to 6 am CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Snow is expected to begin across northwestern Wisconsin including Superior... Ashland... Hayward and Phillips during the day on Christmas eve. Snow will become heavy during the day... and continue into Christmas day night. The snow may mix with sleet or freezing rain at times Christmas eve night and Christmas morning.
* Storm total snow accumulations of at least 8 to 11 inches are expected... with some locally heavier amounts possible.
* East to northeast winds from 15 to 30 mph are expected... with some gusts to 35 mph for areas adjacent to Lake Superior. The winds and falling snow may result in blowing and drifting snow and limited visibilities.
* Road conditions will deteriorate rapidly on Christmas eve day. Travel is expected to become hazardous during the day... and continue at least through Christmas night.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means the combination of strong winds and falling and blowing snow will cause dangerously low visibility and drifting snow. Snow covered roads... and dangerous travel conditions can be expected. If you must travel... use extreme caution and allow extra time to reach your destination.
It should also be emphasized this storm will affect a very large part of the central United States... including Minnesota... much of the Dakotas... Iowa and Wisconsin. Anyone with Holiday travel plans across the region is urged to stay current with the latest weather information regarding this developing storm.