A winter storm that began hitting much of Minnesota on Wednesday is poised to have widespread impact. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
Most of the accumulating snowfall will happen during the day Wednesday into the night with lighter snow showers Thursday. Snow and blowing snow will degrade travel across the region into at least late Friday.
City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages.
A complex mosaic of warnings goes into effect starting Wednesday. Snow, wind, and subzero wind chills will cause dangerous travel conditions Wednesday through Friday.
Tuesday will be the cold, calm before the storm. Temperature will average about 20 degrees below normal. Snow develops Wednesday with significant accumulation and high winds developing by Thursday and Friday along with extreme cold.
The storm is poised to bring snow, wind and possibly blizzard conditions to much of Minnesota later this week — just in time to mess with holiday travel plans.
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