Western Minnesota in Winter Weather Advisory Thursday Night

UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area just to the west and north of Stearns County.

The Advisory will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. Thursday through noon on Friday.

Snow and blowing snow are expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.

Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.