Alarm day Wednesday: strong snow, strong winds with snow storms Probably

A strong winter storm in the late season will arrive on Wednesday, which brings strong snow to the area, together with strong gusts of wind that lead to blizzard conditions.

The day begins with rain for most, as the temperatures in the middle of the middle of 30 float. However, the rain gradually cools the air with a ripple to snow from west to the east through the morning hours. Some of the snow can also mix during the transition.

In the afternoon until early evening, snow sometimes becomes difficult. The snow rates of 1-2 inches per hour are likely. The wind will also increase with gusts from 55 to 65 miles per hour during the day, which leads to low visibility, the blowing of snow and the conditions of Blizzard, which leads to very difficult trips.

Snow will rejuvenate by Wednesday evening, but strong gusty winds remain on Thursday with the blowing of snow and difficult trips.

A narrow group of heavy snow is likely, which leads to a sharp limit in the southeast and northwest. This band is expected to be laid over most of North Iowa to Southeast Minnesota, where 5-9 inch snow is probably with some places that may see up to one foot. The amounts rejuvenate on 2-5 inches over the southeastern Minnesota to Northeast Iowa, where rain can hang a little longer before turning over to the snow.

A Winter storm clock is in force for areas Blizzard warning is in force on Wednesday until late in the evening for areas and west of the I-35.