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UPDATED: Snow is Here, Winter Storm Warning Remains

It officially looks like winter in Stillwater. According to the National Weather Service, the Stillwater area could see between 6-10 inches of snow.

Winter has arrived in Stillwater.

According to the National Weather Service:

This afternoon's forecast is for continual snowfall, which could be heavy at times with a high near 32 degrees. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches is possible.

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Tonight, the snow will continue, and could be heavy at times, with a low temperature around 11 degrees and wind chill values between zero and 5. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

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REMINDER: Stillwater Winter Parking Rules in Effect

UPDATED FROM: Saturday evening

It doesn't exactly look like Christmas in Stillwater after last night's dusting of snow, but according to the National Weather Service there's still a chance.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Twin Cities area, predicting a 90 percent chance of snow fall Saturday night into Sunday.

According to the NWS, an accumulation of 2-4 inches of new snow is possible Saturday night and again on Sunday (primarily before 3 p.m.).

The forecast for Sunday night is blowing snow and below-zero wind chill.

UPDATED: Friday evening

It might really begin to feel like Christmas this weekend.

Forecasters are saying that the Twin Cities metro area — including the Stillwater area— could finally see the first measurable snow of the winter season.

There is a 60 percent chance of snow Friday after 3 p.m. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 34 degrees. There is an 80 percent chance of snowfall Saturday evening. 

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory, predicting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in west central and south central Minnesota. The Twin Cities should see an inch of snow or less.

Saturday through Sunday the Stillwater area is expected to receive 3 to 5 inches of snow, with some areas receiving more than 6 inches.


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