The National Weather Service has updated the snow total prediction for northwest Minnesota through Saturday. They are calling for anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow with higher amounts possible.
The forecast includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, and St. Thomas.
…ACCUMULATING SNOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY…
A late-season snow band is expected over eastern North Dakota into northwest and west-central Minnesota on Saturday. While highest snow amounts and rates are expected within the Devils Lake basin, accumulation from moderate to briefly heavy snow may occur in the central Red River Valley into northwest Minnesota. Slushy accumulation of 1 to 3 inches will be possible during the day Saturday along with a small chance of locally higher amounts, mainly on grassy surfaces. Impacts from snow include reduced visibility due to snow rates and possible hazardous travel conditions.
