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The combination of snow and wind is what could create hazardous travel conditions, even with minor snow totals. As per Transportation Department crews' efforts to clear and salt the roads, the possibility remains that snow will be blown back onto them, reducing visibility and road safety significantly.
Timeline of Storms
Looking at the storm pattern, areas like Minnesota could experience tumultuous weather marked by rain showers and thunderstorms, followed by a rapid drop in temperatures leading to heavy snowfall. As the storm moves through, the back-end is expected to bring about winter weather conditions, including blizzard-like effects.