Nebraska/Kansas/Iowa Forecast: Major winter storm arrives Sunday/Monday. Latest thinking on impacts and snow totals here! N.

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: