Winter Storm Watch for Pope, Douglas, Morrison, Todd and Stevens Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of Central Minnesota in effect from Sunday evening through Monday evening, for 3 to 6 inches of snow with higher amounts possible in some areas. Stay tuned for updates.

From the National Weather Service this afternoon: A strong storm system will lift northeast from the southern Plains tonight and Sunday, then move through the area Sunday night through Monday. Rain is expected to overspread the area on Sunday, then mix with and change to snow late Sunday afternoon and Monday evening. Some sleet could briefly mix with the precipitation as well. Snow may be heavy at times Sunday night into Monday.