Today’s Video Forecast (7 min):
Winter storm watches have been issued across much of Nebraska, northwest Iowa, and southern Minnesota through Monday:
Forecast radar Saturday night-Monday night: Snow breaks out across western Nebraska Saturday night, expanding eastward on Sunday. The heaviest snow looks to fall overnight Sunday into Monday as the storm system strengthens across the region:
Current thinking on snowfall amounts:
Wind will be a concern with this storm as well. Blizzard-like conditions may develop Sunday night and Monday. Wind gusts 35-45 MPH possible during this time:
After a mild Saturday, the strengthening storm Sunday and Monday will bring down colder temperatures:
Updated weeks 1-4 outlooks: