Weather Impact Alert: Snow for Monday afternoon, evening

Scheduled Tribe. LOUIS – Another round of light snow is on the way this afternoon. Although this snow will still impact travel in the area as we expect snow to accumulate, it will be much different than the storm that hit the area on Saturday.

First, let’s take a look at the system that will provide light snow this afternoon. It’s not as organized or impressive as it was Saturday. One thing to note from this system: more snow tied up. Although most of this snow is very light, we will see some patches of more moderate snow. This is where we’ll see most of our accumulation throughout the day.

Light snowfall starts after noon as the temperature remains below zero. Light snow will continue through most of the afternoon and evening, with some light sleet mixed in near Farmington and across our southern areas.

As of evening travel, light snow continues to fall over the area, with some sleet also occurring in the south. Due to the timing of this snowfall, no matter how heavy it is, rush hour is going to be slow.

Due to the timing of this storm, during a period when most people have returned to work or school, a Weather Impact Warning has been issued for this afternoon. Expect slick roads and travel delays, but they won’t be as major as they were Saturday morning.

For most of us, we’re getting between 1-2″ of light and flaky snow. If more sleet gets to the south, our snow totals will be less than the north, where light snow remains consistent. The only way to see a little more is if we see a slightly heavier band develop to the north. Regardless, a total of 3″ is expected at most, across the entire area.

The main difference from Saturday will be that our snowfall rates are much lower than what we experienced during the morning. Temperatures will also remain well below zero throughout the day, so any snow that falls will stick quickly. This snow will also be snow with low moisture, that is, it will be light and fluffy. You can clear this snow off with a leaf blower or scrape it off the windshield with your gloves. Bottom line: There won’t be as widespread impacts, but travel to locations will definitely be slower.

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