Storm for Christmas

Looks like Santa will be flying through some nasty weather:

Winter Storm Forecast
Light snow and dense fog are the first things we are watching in the weather today. Fog has reduced visibilities down to ¼ mile or less in many areas from Sioux Falls and points north and west. Temperatures will hold in the mid 20s today as snow develops during the day. Areas south of I-90 in SE KELOLAND could also see a light icy mix today. By tonight, snowfall totals of 1-3” will be common, with the heaviest totals in parts of southwest Minnesota. Tuesday will be cloudy with flurries in the north and freezing drizzle in the south and southeast possible. Then, we’ll watch a major winter storm develop Wednesday through Friday.On Wednesday areas of snow and a strong east wind will likely develop. We are looking at this first piece of energy to drop a few inches of snow, while we await the worst of the storm Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The storm system will likely track from eastern Oklahoma into central Missouri and eventually eastern Iowa and Wisconsin. A blizzard will be likely to the left of the storm track will strong winds and heavy snow, including parts of eastern South Dakota. If you are planning to travel, keep an eye on the forecast. Travel will likely become very difficult Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in eastern KELOLAND with strong north winds likely.