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A blast of wintry weather rakes Minnesota the rest of this week. First, snow. Next, wind. Then another shot of subzero cold. 

The forecast models are grabbing hold of a stronger system as it rolls through Minnesota. Expect snow and wind to be vigorous at times through Wednesday. Wind gusts to 50 mph and blowing snow will cause whiteout conditions across parts of western and southern Minnesota at times Wednesday. 

Check out NOAA’s NAM 3 km resolution afternoon (18Z) forecast model run. You can see the coverage and intensity of snowfall increase overnight. By Wednesday morning, bands of heavy snow and high winds will rake most of Minnesota. Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly overnight and be dangerous by Wednesday morning. 

I like the looks of NOAA’s NAM 3 km model latest snowfall solution. This will be plowable snow for most of Minnesota.

Here’s the winter storm warning for northeast Minnesota. 

Here’s the updated blizzard warning that includes southeast Minnesota. 

Another subzero shot of air follows the storm. Temperatures will bottom out well below zero on Thursday and Friday mornings. 

Expect very difficult to dangerous travel conditions through Wednesday! 

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Paul Huttner

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A significant winter storm delivers difficult travel through Wednesday. Whiteout conditions are possible across western and southern Minnesota. Another shot of subzero temperatures is also on the way.

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Forecast wind chill temperatures for 7 am Wednesday

Whiteout: Winter storm whips up snow and high winds through Wednesday

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