ALT Another April Winter Storm A second winter storm will track from the Rockies into the Northern Plains Friday through Saturday, bringing another round of impactful winter weather. Heavy Snowfall Heavy snow developing in the Northern Rockies will spread into the Northern Plains Friday, with snowfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour at times. Widespread snowfall totals of 6+ inches are expected across northern South Dakota and much of North Dakota, with locally over a foot possible. The heaviest snow will shift into northern Minnesota Friday night and persist into Saturday. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. Significant Icing Freezing rain will cause hazardous travel conditions from South Dakota east into northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Ice accumulations may compound impacts from the first storm, including additional tree damage and power outages.

ALT A late-season winter storm is unfolding across the Northern Plains and will expand into the Upper Midwest and Western Great Lakes through Friday morning. Heavy snow, significant sleet, and disruptive icing are expected. Snow will develop and become heavy across northern MN today. Snowfall rates may reach 1”/hr at times, leading to difficult travel due to reduced visibility and snow-covered roads. Total snowfall of 3–6 inches is likely, with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches possible. Considerable sleet accumulations exceeding 0.5 inches are possible from southern MN into the Upper Peninsula of MI. Freezing rain will create the most significant impacts from eastern SD through southern MN, central WI, and into northern MI. Ice accumulations of 0.1–0.25 inches are expected, with scattered amounts approaching 0.5 inches possible. Treacherous travel, broken tree limbs, and scattered power outages are possible where the heaviest icing occurs.