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The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting Friday afternoon and ending Saturday morning as snow moves into the region.

According to the weather agency, between 2 and 4 inches of snow are expected in Freeborn, Faribault, Steele and Waseca counties, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

People should plan on slippery road conditions and slow down and use caution while traveling.

The advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday, with the heaviest snow expected to occur Friday afternoon.

Arctic air is expected to return behind the system with wind chills as low as 25 to 40 degrees below zero Sunday through Thursday morning.

To view the latest road conditions, visit 511mn.org.