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Our latest storm system leaves no doubt the season is changing. 

A combination of wind, rain. and snow is blasting Minnesota. The low-pressure storm is stalled out and swirling along the North Shore. NOAA’s GFS model tracks the low and precipitation into Friday:

Winds have gusted to 52 mph in Grand Marais. Streets are flooded in the town Thursday.

Winter storm warnings are up for parts of northern Minnesota. Winter weather advisories wrap around western Minnesota.

And blizzard warnings cover parts of the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota. 

Snow showers will cover most of Minnesota Thursday night into Friday. Total snowfall accumulations of more than 6 inches are likely up north, with 1 to 3 inches across western Minnesota. The Twin Cities could see a coating on grassy areas by Friday morning. 

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Paul Huttner

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Snow showers will cover most of Minnesota Thursday into Friday, with accumulations of more than 6 inches up north and 1 to 3 inches across western MN. The Twin Cities could see a coating on grassy areas by Friday morning.

NOAA

A vehicle travels along a highway in snowy weather

Storm rages: Snow up north, flooded streets in Grand Marais

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