Mild but very windy for Thursday
Light rain and snow moves across the state
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A strong storm is causing high winds and bringing a mix of rain and snow across Minnesota.
Thursday’s forecast
A potent storm is crossing Minnesota Thursday morning. Thanks to warm air it brought ahead of it and overnight clouds, the entire state is starting the day very mild. Morning temperatures range from the upper 20s to near 40. Temperatures will not rise much through the day though, and some places like the Twin Cities could even see temperatures drop a couple degrees by afternoon. Here are the expected afternoon temperatures:
The storm is also causing high winds. Most of the state will see gusts over 30 mph at times, and western and southern Minnesota will likely see wind gusts exceed 40 mph.
There is also a mix of predominantly light rain and snow moving across Minnesota. The precipitation is more likely to stay all snow in northern Minnesota, and predominantly rain with a slight chance for snow to mix in for southern Minnesota. Here are the expected precipitations types and coverage expected by 1 p.m.:
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While most of the precipitation stays light, parts of the Arrowhead could see snow totals over 3 to 4 inches, and some freezing precipitation may mix in.
Lake and Cook County are under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. due to the snow and ice potential.
The precipitation clears out across the state by Thursday evening. By Friday, sunshine returns. That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.
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