Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 330

   Mesoscale Discussion 0330
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0355 AM CDT Thu Apr 02 2026

   Areas affected...east-central Minnesota across central Wisconsin.

   Concerning...Freezing rain 

   Valid 020855Z - 021200Z

   SUMMARY...An area of freezing rain will expand this morning from
   eastern Minnesota to central Wisconsin.

   DISCUSSION...Several observation sites are recording moderate ice
   accretion this morning from eastern Minnesota to central Wisconsin.
   A strengthening pressure gradient between the strong high pressure
   across Quebec and the developing cyclone across the Plains will
   maintain moderate easterly flow early this morning and keep
   temperatures below freezing. Forecast soundings show the warm nose 
   near the Lake Superior shore. Therefore, as precipitation continues
   to expand northward, expect most of the precipitation to remain
   freezing rain, with some sleet more likely with northward extent.

   ..Bentley.. 04/02/2026

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...GRB...DLH...ARX...MPX...

   LAT...LON   45028768 44778785 44528821 44298860 44018932 44109050
               44259123 44699270 44889383 45799401 45899169 45328869
               45028768