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

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Minnesota may be winning or losing the weather lottery Tuesday night and Wednesday, depending on how you feel about snow in April.

A raging winter storm is dumping heavy snow across much of Wisconsin. Reports of thunder snow and 1-inch-per-hour snowfall rates are coming in from Madison, Wis., Tuesday afternoon.

Winter storm warnings cover most of Wisconsin. Up to a foot of snow is likely from near the Wisconsin Dells northeast to the Michigan border. 

Be aware if you are planning any travel east into Wisconsin through Wednesday. 

Heavy snow will also clip far southeastern Minnesota. A general area of 1 to 3 inches is likely around Rochester. But some heavier 3 to 6 inches snowfall totals could clip Houston County in the far southeastern corner of Minnesota. 

Light snow will also fall in northeastern Minnesota.

Wednesday brings high winds behind the system across Minnesota. 

Gale warnings are in effect for Lake Superior. 

Wind advisories are posted Wednesday for southern Minnesota including the greater Twin Cities area. 

Sunshine and milder temperatures return Friday and Saturday across our region. 

Forecast models hint at much warmer air in our region by the weekend of April 13-14. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System model is cranking out highs from the 60s well into the 70s across Minnesota.

Spring may be ready to bloom for real in about 10 days.

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Snowstorm rages in Wisconsin Tuesday. Springlike warmth late next week?

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NWS Milwaukee

Snowfall projection for southeast Minnesota

NWS La Crosse

Snowfall projection for northeast Minnesota 

Snowstorm rages in Wisconsin Tuesday. Springlike warmth late next week?

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