Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 539 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- 539 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A major storm system is likely to impact the Upper Midwest through tonight, bringing a mixture of precipitation types and strong winds. Please consult the Winter Weather Message for additional details on Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in place for western and central Minnesota. Scattered thunderstorms capable of hail are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly for southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Strong east northeasterly winds are expected this afternoon. Sustained speeds may reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A major storm system is likely to impact the Upper Midwest through Wednesday night, bringing mainly snow showers with continued strong winds. Please consult the Winter Weather Message for additional details on Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in place for western and central Minnesota. Strong westerly winds are expected Wednesday through Wednesday night. Sustained speeds may reach 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service.