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.
Half of Minnesota is under various watches, warnings and advisories due to weather concerns, and the entire state can expect snow and gusty winds as the storm intensifies and colder air filters across the state.
The system is delivering widespread rain to Minnesota, and that rain will change to snow overnight and Thursday across northwest and north-central Minnesota.
A multifaceted storm moving into Minnesota with rain Wednesday will bring high winds and heavy snow before finally clearing out Friday, leaving colder weather for the weekend.
On Wednesday, Minnesota stays on the warmer side of a strong storm that brings impacts through Friday, keeping most of the precipitation throughout the day rain.
Minnesota’s recent warmer trend is in for big changes as a potent storm is moving rain, snow and much colder air toward the state. Behind the storm, much colder air takes hold, with most of Minnesota only seeing highs in the 30s next weekend.
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