Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 7:08 PM CST on January 8, 2009


... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM CST
Friday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM CST
Friday.

Snow is expected to develop this evening... and spread eastward
overnight. Snowfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be common
across the advisory area by Friday evening... including the Redwood
Falls... Mankato... and Fairmont areas. Locations south of the
Minnesota River Valley will also be subject to the potential for a
period of light freezing rain tonight prior to the arrival of the
accumulating snowfall.

Snow will persist through the day on Friday... and gradually taper
off on Friday evening. Northwest winds will become gusty in the
wake of the snowfall on Friday night... which could result in
areas of blowing and drifting snow.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.




Forecast as of 3:57 PM CST on January 8, 2009

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday...
Tonight
Not as cold. A chance of snow in the evening...then snow and light sleet after midnight. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows around 15. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Cloudy. Snow and light sleet likely then patchy light freezing drizzle in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation around 2 inches. Highs around 25. East winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Friday Night
Colder...breezy. Cloudy with snow likely in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Storm total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Lows zero to 5 above zero. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 above. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs 15 to 20.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows 5 to 10.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow. Highs 10 to 15.
Monday Night
Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs zero to 5 above zero.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 below. Highs around 5 above.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows 5 below to zero. Highs around 5 above.
Updated: 7:55 PM CST on January 08, 2009
Observed at Fairmont, Minnesota
Temperature 16°F
Windchill 5°F
Humidity 68%
Dew Point 7°F
Wind SSE at 8 mph
Pressure 29.88 in (Falling)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Overcast (OVC) : 2900 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 17°F
Yesterday's Minimum 2°F
Normal high 18°F
Normal low -3°F
Record high 57°F (2002)
Record low -22°F (1988)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 55
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise07:50 AM (CST)
Sunset04:58 PM (CST)
Moon Rise02:07 PM (CST)
Moon Set05:31 AM (CST)
Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous

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