Blizzard warnings in Northwest Minnesota, winter weather advisories across the state

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Our next big winter thaw is on the way. But first, get ready for a little snow and freezing drizzle.

A weak low-pressure center rides across the Upper Midwest Friday. The system has Pacific moisture in tow. This will be enough to squeeze out around an inch of snow for many locations Friday morning.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System model paints patches of light snow and some freezing drizzle across the region late Thursday night into midday Friday.

Snowfall will be generally light. But it may be enough to slow down rush hour Friday morning. Most areas will see around an inch. Some spots along the Minnesota River Valley may pick up as much as 2 inches. 

Milder southerly breezes blow in much warmer air this weekend. Temperatures surge Saturday afternoon into the upper 30s to near 40 degrees. Highs push well into the 40s across southern Minnesota Sunday. 

Some of the models I rely on suggest we may hit 45 degrees in the Twin Cities early Sunday afternoon. 

Groundhog Day golf in Kansas City anyone?

The first week of February looks colder, but not extreme. Temperatures will run much closer to the average high and low of 26 and 10 in the Twin Cities by the middle of next week.

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Paul Huttner

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A weak system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures soar into the 40s this weekend.

Evening rush hour on Hwy. 62 at Penn Ave.

Courtney Perry for MPR News

NOAA GFS model Thursday evening through midday Friday 

Light snow into Friday a.m. rush hour; 45 degrees Sunday?

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