Frigid temperatures this weekend prompt cold weather advisories

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A wintry storm system is hitting much of the state before a deep freeze settles into the region.

Snow has already moved out of northwest Minnesota, but not before dumping 4 to 6 inches-plus in north-central portions of the state.

As of 7 a.m., the highest snow report is from Nimrod at 6.5 inches. 

Meanwhile, the heaviest snow is in a line from about Worthington, just moving into the Twin Cities, and up toward. Duluth.

Snow will continue to clear out quickly across the state, with all except eastern Minnesota out of it by noon. The North Shore will be the last to clear out. For the Twin Cities, any heavier snow should be over by noon, with 2 to 4 inches total, and it will wind down quickly in the early afternoon.

It’ll be windy, especially for southern Minnesota, which could contribute to blowing snow after the snow ends.

As the storm moves though, temperatures will continue to plummet. Portions of northwest Minnesota are already seeing subzero temperatures, and the entire state will be below zero by Tuesday morning. Watch for dangerous wind chills Monday night, with much of the state feeling like minus 10 to minus 30 with the wind.

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:48 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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Nicole Mitchell 

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Snow will continue to clear out quickly across the state, with all except eastern Minnesota out of it by noon. The Twin Cities is expected to get between 2 to 4 inches, while the Duluth area could get another 6 to 10 inches. 

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