Strong winds are creating difficult travel conditions across the region today, particularly for high-profile vehicles traveling on north-south roads.
Forecasters say west to northwest winds are expected to gust between 45 and 60 miles per hour through the morning hours before gradually decreasing later this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected along and north of Interstate 80. The winds could also cause damage to trees and may lead to scattered power outages.
Looking ahead to the weekend, a winter storm is expected to impact the Upper Midwest beginning Saturday night and continuing into Monday morning.
Forecasters say the system will likely begin with rain before transitioning to accumulating snow Sunday night as temperatures fall rapidly from the 40s and 50s Sunday afternoon into the teens by Sunday night.
In terms of severity, our listening area is considered a 1 out of 5 Sunday night into Monday, but current forecasts show roughly a 76 to 81 percent chance of at least two inches of snow across the area.
In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe weather Sunday afternoon before the colder air moves in.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and prepare for potentially hazardous travel conditions as the storm approaches. Stay tuned to KILJ, your local National Weather Service Station.
03.13.2026 4.21 AM CDT - DssPacket