Updated: Snowfall, Rain Downgraded To Winter Weather Advisory For Roseville Area

Updated 6:15 p.m. Feb. 28

As rain moved into the Roseville area and around the Twin Cities, the National Weather Service canceled the winter weather warning and issued a winter weather advisory around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

The weather service said on its website that sleet, freezing rain and rain are expected throughout Tuesday evening and could switch to snow overnight in the Twin Cities area.

"Snowfall amounts of one to three inches are possible tonight through Wednesday along with a mixture of sleet and rain," the NWS said in its winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29. Extra caution while traveling is advised.

The National Weather Service also issued a special statement, which included Ramsey County, around 6 p.m. stating freezing rain is "beginning to ice up some roadways."

According to the special statement issued by the National Weather Service, "As temperatures hold near the freezing mark this evening...ice may being to form on roadways...especially untreated roads...plus bridges and overpasses. In addition...if ice accumulates faster than expected.....local power outages could develop as ice forms on power lines."

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A winter storm warning has been issued for the Roseville area starting about  noon today (Tuesday). Should predictions of snow and freezing rain prove accurate, the Twin Cities region affected is likely to encounter difficult travel.

While some parts of the Midwest are bracing for up to 20 inches of snow, 1-2 inches of snow are expected to fall in the Roseville area on today, according to the National Weather Service, with another 2-4 inches possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Tuesday evening that precipitation is expected to transition to sleet and rain, then back to snow or mixed precipitation.

Strong winds are expected to decrease visibility. 

Unnecesary travel is discouraged during winter storm warnings. 

As of Monday night, the winter storm warning extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday.