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Blizzard conditions Wednesday in southern Minnesota

Blizzard conditions Wednesday in southern Minnesota

Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will impact southern Minnesota Wednesday. The snow will mostly miss the Twin Cities metro area. Wednesday and Thursday will be cooler.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blizzard warnings set for southern Minnesota; snow mostly south of Twin Cities

Blizzard warnings set for southern Minnesota; snow mostly south of Twin Cities

Heavy snow and high winds across northern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota and central Wisconsin Wednesday. Travel along Interstate 90, Interstate 35 or Interstate 94 south and east of the Twin Cities will be difficult to impossible at times.
by Paul Huttner

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Winter storm Wednesday takes aim at southern Minnesota

Winter storm Wednesday takes aim at southern Minnesota

Our active March weather continues. Enjoy a quiet day Tuesday, though it’ll be cooler. Wintry weather with heavy snow develops for Wednesday south and southeast.
by Sven Sundgaard

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A pot of gold forecast for St. Patrick's Day

A pot of gold forecast for St. Patrick's Day

It might just be the luck of the Irish, but the forecast calls for a warm, sunny day with pleasant 60-degree temperatures for the metro area and southern regions.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmer Monday with midweek snow potential

Warmer Monday with midweek snow potential

After a chilly weekend, temperatures will be warmer for southern Minnesota Monday. We’re also monitoring a midweek storm that will deliver rain and snow. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Temperatures below freezing Sunday night followed by a warmup Monday

Temperatures below freezing Sunday night followed by a warmup Monday

Temperatures will dip below freezing across the state Sunday night, with mostly clear skies. A dramatic warm-up is expected Monday, reaching the mid 60s with increasing southerly winds. Our next storm system will arrive Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing accumulating snow to the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Quiet, cooler Sunday; warming to the 60s on Monday

Quiet, cooler Sunday; warming to the 60s on Monday

After a busy weather day on Saturday, cooler and calmer conditions will settle in for Sunday. Temperatures will be slightly below the seasonal average, but warmer air will return by Monday. A new weather system is expected to develop midweek, bringing the potential for accumulating snowfall to portions of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Latest storm system exits region; seasonal temperatures return Sunday

Latest storm system exits region; seasonal temperatures return Sunday

Our recent storm system continues to push into Ontario, north of the Great Lakes region. Gusty winds continue Saturday night, but the precipitation has ended for most. Seasonal temperatures will return on Sunday, with temperatures in the 60s expected by Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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