Cooler but still well above normal this week

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Active weather continues after system No. 1 exits this morning. More rain, ice and snow are possible late Wednesday into Thursday and Friday into Saturday.

First system exits, but 2 more wintry systems to go 

Northeast Minnesota, with the Arrowhead in particular will continue to see snow showers Tuesday morning with snow showers becoming more scattered into the afternoon. There will also be some patchy freezing drizzle possible. 

Winter weather advisories continue for northeast Minnesota through midday Tuesday for the wintry precipitation. 

Up to 1 to 3 inches of snow will fall in particularly Lake and Cook counties in the Arrowhead with lighter amounts on the Iron Range.

Temperatures will be much more seasonable Tuesday with highs in the 50s south to 30s north. Normal highs for this time of year range from the low 40s north to the low 50s for far southern Minnesota. It will also become windy with northwest winds 10-25 mph.

We’ll get about a 24-hour break of dry weather from midday Tuesday through midday Wednesday before the second storm system of the week moves into the region. 

A wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and snow will develop Wednesday evening into the overnight and continue into Thursday and Thursday night. During the nighttime hours is when we’ll be most likely to see a change over to freezing precipitation and snow with rain showers during the day mostly in southern Minnesota. 

Of concern will be the potential for ice accumulation Wednesday night into Thursday morning in addition to snowfall potential.

Even in the Twin Cities we can expect all types of wintry precipitation. Snowfall will also be likely for much of Minnesota, except perhaps far southeast Minnesota into Thursday night.

We’ll then get about another 24-hour dry break from Thursday evening until later Friday when the third storm system of the week moves in. Once again, all types of precipitation look likely into Saturday. 

If you’re really looking for spring, next week does look quieter and warmer. It’s still early April in Minnesota!  

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Sven Sundgaard

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Active weather continues after system No. 1 exits this morning. More rain, ice and snow are possible late Wednesday into Thursday and Friday into Saturday. 

Active weather continues with 2 more rounds of wintry systems ahead

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