Frigid temperatures this weekend prompt cold weather advisories

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Another snowstorm moves across Minnesota Friday bringing everything from heavy snow in the North Shore to freezing drizzle for parts of southern Minnesota.

As of 7 a.m., we already have light snow moving across northwestern Minnesota that is reducing visibility. It could be as low as a mile at times, and some roads are already slick. 

Overall, snow totals across the state will remain relatively light with this system, with most of southern Minnesota seeing less than an inch of snow and northern Minnesota seeing 1 to 3 inches.  

The one exception is the North Shore, where snow will be enhanced by winds coming off Lake Superior, creating a corridor that could see 4 to 8 inches plus. Because of that, portions of the Arrowhead are under either a winter weather advisory or a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. Saturday.

For the southern half of Minnesota, even though temperatures will be well below freezing at the surface, there could be enough warm air aloft to see some freezing drizzle mix in with the snow, so the entire state needs to be prepared for slick spots on the roads between the snow and any freezing precipitation.

Here is the forecast precipitation across Minnesota by 4 p.m.: 

For the Twin Cities, while there is a chance for snow anytime on Friday, the highest chances are from late morning to early evening, with possible freezing drizzle in the afternoon. The evening commute will likely be slow.

Temperatures across the state will run 5 to 10 degrees below average Friday, mostly in the teens and low 20s. 

Much colder air comes in behind Friday’s snowstorm though, so expect even chillier temperatures this weekend.

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:48 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.

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Another snowstorm moves across Minnesota Friday bringing everything from heavy snow in the North Shore to freezing drizzle for parts of southern Minnesota.


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