Some light snow and flurries are being reported in the western and central parts of the state this morning. This is the beginning of a long duration snow event that won’t likely end until late on Tuesday night. Winter Storm Watches have been issued through the state except in the far west and extreme NE where snow amounts are expected to remain lighter. Snowfall amounts at the end of the event may range in the 8-12 inch range, but this will be over a 48 hour period, with the heaviest snow occurring Monday into Monday night. Winds will begin to become a problem on Tuesday as gusty northwest winds blow in behind the departing storm. This will likely cause blowing and drifting snow with some open areas seeing near-blizzard conditions.

Cold Arctic Weather will return by mid-week with highs in the teens and lows in the single digits above and below zero.