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

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When I opened the blinds this morning I was greeted by the unwelcome sight of snow showers. The snow didn’t stick on the ground at my St. Paul location, but it was a different story in some spots. It’s a good thing that April snow melts quickly! 

We’ll see scattered snow showers and possibly some scattered rain showers at times Thursday afternoon. Winds will be gusty at times, but the winds won’t be as strong as they were Wednesday and overnight.

I was happy to see that the robin’s nest that’s under my roof eave and on top of a gutter elbow survived the strong winds Wednesday night. 

Saturday highs are expected to reach the 50s across southern and central Minnesota, plus western Wisconsin, with 40s in northern Minnesota:

Our average Twin Cities high temp is 56 degrees on April 11, and the area could reach the upper 50s this Saturday. If you have outdoor plans (while practicing social distancing) this Saturday, you’ll be happy to know that our winds will be light.

Sunday highs will be cool, with 40s in eastern Minnesota and 30s over western Minnesota:

It’ll be breezy Sunday afternoon, with gusts of 12 to 18 mph:

Plotted values are in knots, with 11 knots equal to around 13 mph.

Computer models show a low-pressure system passing to our south this weekend, spinning moisture over portions of Minnesota and much of Wisconsin. 

Based on latest forecast models, southern Minnesota may see some rain showers Saturday afternoon and evening. Southeastern Minnesota and portions of western Wisconsin appear to have the best chance of snow or a rain/snow mix late Saturday night and Sunday. 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System (GFS) model shows the potential precipitation pattern Saturday morning through Sunday evening:

The Twin Cities metro area may be near the northwestern edge of the snow or rain/snow mix late Saturday night and Sunday, but the forecast track could shift as we get closer to the weekend.

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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Ron Trenda

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April can feature a wide variety of weather in Minnesota. We have the updated weekend forecast, which includes the possibility of Sunday flakes in some areas. 

Weekend weather: Mild Saturday; some rain, snow chances Sunday

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