Winter Storm Warning

If there is one thing I've learned since moving to MN 18 years ago, it is that the weather here is unpredictable.  Case in point:  This morning the 6:08am NWS point forecast for southern Itasca County said

“Snow.  High near 37.  Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph.  Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.  Little or no accumulation expected.”

Then the 7:15am NWS point forecast said

"Winter Storm Warning. Snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches is expected this afternoon through tonight across Koochiching…Itasca…and northern Cass Counties.  A light rain and snow mix is possible this morning…then look for the precipitation to intensify and become all snow this afternoon.  The snow will be heaviest tonight…and may linger into Saturday morning.”

If we get more than 4 inches we ain't going nowhere.  I will need to keep a close eye on the weather today.  Of course, we were supposed to see 3 inches of rain yesterday, I would be surprised if we got as much as a half inch, the storm went to the north and the south of us.