Today scenario is especially murky. NOAA NAM model kept the heaviest snow bands well east of Minnesota yesterday, But yesterday (00z) Run finally came per guidance from GFS and ECMWF, Both hinting at very critical snowfall amounts for the Twin Cities. Snow gets heavier as a single day goes on, amassing at the rate of 1" An hour by mid-day and tonight.

Thousands in Virginia are without power as the storm began moving away from the state. there are approximately 100,000 people without electricity in northern Virginia. Utilities have brought in additional crews to assist with clean up efforts. Island Grill Seafood and Steak House most likely are not