Winter storm warnings, snow advisories out for much of Minnesota

Associated Press

Winter storm warnings and snow advisories are out for a broad swath of Minnesota.

The winter storm warnings affect the central third of the state, with snow advisories out for area north and south of that band.

Accumulations of six to nine inches are possible in the warning area, and two to six inches in the advisory areas.

The National Weather Service says the heaviest snow will occur in a band from around Alexandria and Morris, to St. Cloud, Little Falls, Mora, Center City and into western Wisconsin.

Areas affected by the snow advisories include Willmar, Litchfield, the Twin Cities and on to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the south; as well as Detroit Lakes, Bemidji, Hibbing and Grand Marais (muh-RAY') in the north.