Spring storm to impact Brainerd Lakes area tonight thru Thursday

Here's an updated look at expected ice and snow accumulations starting tonight through Thursday. The mixed precipitation is expected to start tonight, with the greatest ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch in northwest Wisconsin. This may lead to slick roads and hazardous travel conditions for the Wednesday morning commute. There may also be some tree damage and power outages due to the ice and gusty winds. The mixed precipitation will gradually transition over to mostly snow Wednesday night into Thursday.

By National Weather Service, Duluth

March 29, 2022 02:01 PM

REST OF TODAY... Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

TONIGHT... Light rain, sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain and snow in the evening, then light snow, sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain and rain after midnight. Snow and sleet accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Curious about the precipitation type, timing, and intensity for your location over the next couple days? Check out this graphic! The mixed precipitation is expected to start this evening, and icing accumulations (mostly in northwest Wisconsin) are most likely tonight. The precipitation will transition to mostly snow Wednesday night into Thursday.

WEDNESDAY... Cloudy. Light snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, freezing rain and sleet in the morning, then a slight chance of light rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation around 1 inch. Highs in the upper 30s. North wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT... Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light rain, freezing rain and snow in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

THURSDAY... Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT... Mostly clear. Lows 17 to 19.

FRIDAY... Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY NIGHT... Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light rain, freezing rain and snow. Lows in the upper 20s.

Spring storm to impact Brainerd Lakes area tonight thru Thursday

Forecast for the week - South Cass County - Including the city of Pine River