Justin Liles: Snowfall, cold and holiday travel

This will be the week of weak shear systems. Light snow will continue tonight. Winds will still be gusty, but temperatures will remain on the milder side. There will be a few chances of light snow this week. Thursday will bring more significant snowfall with 4-6 inches across central Minnesota and Wisconsin and lesser amounts elsewhere. Currently, the amount of snowfall and location is not determined. Another quick round of snow is possible this weekend. Gusts of wind will be felt with each round of snowfall. Temperatures will also drop mid to late week, but look set to rise on Monday.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy, with a high around 21. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Snow. High near 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds can gust up to 20 mph. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. North wind around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
MONDAY
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.