What states are affected by the Midwest snowstorm?

The Midwest snowstorm is expected to impact Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.

How much snow is expected in the affected areas?

Forecasters predict heavy accumulations of up to 3 inches in Minnesota, 1 to 4 inches of wet snow in western Wisconsin, and 1 to 4 inches in eastern South Dakota, with locally higher amounts possible.

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Midwest Snowstorm Threatens Hazardous Commutes Across Three States

Q: What are the main concerns with the Midwest snowstorm?

The main concerns are potentially dangerous road conditions, hazardous commutes, and the risk of power outages due to the heavy, fast-accumulating snow.

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Summary

NWS issues winter weather advisories for Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota
Heavy, fast-accumulating snow expected overnight into Tuesday morning
Potential for dangerous road conditions, power outages, and hazardous commutes

Midwest Snowstorm Threatens Hazardous Commutes Across Three States

On Monday, November 17, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued winter weather advisories across three Midwestern states as a significant snowstorm is set to impact the region overnight into Tuesday morning.

The urgent alerts are in place for southern and central Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and eastern South Dakota. Meteorologists have warned of heavy, fast-accumulating snow that could lead to potentially dangerous road conditions, hazardous commutes, and the risk of power outages.

In Minnesota, forecasters predict rain transitioning to a mix of snow overnight, with heavy accumulations of up to 3 inches expected in a line extending from Canby and Redwood Falls through the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area to just south of Eau Claire. Similar conditions are expected in western Wisconsin, where 1 to 4 inches of wet snow is anticipated.