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January 16, 2020 1:30 PM

Major winter storm takes aim: A foot of snow and whiteout conditions likely

The forecast model snowfall output is pretty consistent and clusters around an 8- to 12-inch range for much of Minnesota by Saturday afternoon. In the Twin Cities, expect snow to begin Friday between about 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

by Paul Huttner

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January 16, 2020 11:40 AM

Friday snowstorm will deliver heavy snow, with whiteout conditions possible in some areas

A snowstorm will spread heavy snow across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday and Friday night. Strong winds could cause whiteout conditions at times. We have an update on who can expect the most snow amounts and the strongest winds.

by Ron Trenda

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January 16, 2020 9:02 AM

Whiteout conditions possible as massive snowstorm targets Minnesota

Snow will begin falling across western Minnesota Friday morning, spreading through the rest of the state by afternoon. Much of the state will see 6 inches of snow or more. Central Minnesota and the North Shore could get buried by as much as a foot of snow.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 16, 2020 6:52 AM

A dangerously cold Thursday morning across Minnesota

All of Minnesota is starting off Thursday under a wind chill advisory with most of state seeing wind chills of at least minus 20, and northwestern Minnesota feeling as cold as minus 40 at times.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 15, 2020 7:03 PM

2019 was the 2nd-hottest year on record, according to NASA and NOAA

Last year's data collected by the agencies is the latest confirmation that the Earth is steadily getting hotter. The planet is now almost 1 degree Celsius warmer than it was in the mid-20th century.

by Rebecca Hersher

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January 15, 2020 6:38 PM

Decoding National Weather Service forecast discussions

NWS technical area forecast discussions give meteorologists and others deeper insight into NWS forecast thinking and mechanics.

by Paul Huttner

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January 15, 2020 2:28 PM

A foot of snow? Major winter storm taking aim Friday

Forecast models are locking in on a major winter storm for Minnesota Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 15, 2020 8:52 AM

A quick blast of snow Wednesday, followed by a crippling snowstorm Friday

Get ready for double-digit subzero wind chills Thursday morning followed by a major winter storm that dumps snow across southern Minnesota overnight Thursday. At least 8 inches are likely in the Twin Cities.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 15, 2020 7:01 AM

Wednesday's forecast brings snow and ice across the state

Another round of snow moves across Minnesota Wednesday bringing central parts of the state a brief burst of heavier snow and ice to portions of southern Minnesota. Dangerous cold returns to the state overnight.

by Nicole Mitchell