Snow continues overnight; slick AM rush ahead
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Snowfall will decrease in coverage overnight in southern Minnesota, but a persistent band looks like it may linger over the Twin Cities metro into Tuesday morning.
Winds will increase a bit overnight into to 10-20 mph range, and some blowing snow is likely in open areas. Cold arctic air behind the storm is wrapping into southwest and south central Minnesota. Temperatures will remain near and below zero overnight.
This marathon snow event has produced snow for 30 hours in many Minnesota locations. As of 6pm, anywhere form 5" to 9" has fallen in the metro. For some reason NWS "official" snowfall reports for Twin Cities Airport are slow in coming today in the local storm reports.
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I expect an additional 2" to possible 4" overnight in the Twin Cities, with lesser amounts elsewhere.
A band of lake effect snow will continue to produce snowfall near Duluth.
Here are some ways to keep track of the storm as we head into Tuesday morning.
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