A frigid start to Friday brings wind chills in the teens and 20s below zero. Increasing winds ahead of an approaching warm front will lead to light snow chances Friday night.
A raging blizzard will gradually fade overnight across much of Minnesota. Wind gusts over 60 mph have been recorded at many locations in western and central Minnesota.
Multiple weather hazards are impacting the region this afternoon, with blizzard and winter storm warnings in effect alongside winter weather advisories. Expect strong winds, blowing snow and rapidly falling temperatures.
Authorities closed highways across parts of the Red River Valley on Thursday as blizzard conditions swept into the region. The treacherous travel conditions spread east across Minnesota through the day.
A fierce winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to northwestern Minnesota Thursday. Rain will change to snow in the south overnight into Thursday. Thursday will be windy and much colder with temperatures falling through the day.
Clouds increase Wednesday as the next system brings rain and snow to the region Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures will fall Thursday into Friday for the weekend.
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