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Blizzard winds, heavy snow set to whack southern Minnesota overnight

Blizzard winds, heavy snow set to whack southern Minnesota overnight

Weather models show the heaviest snowfall moving across Minnesota between about 10 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday. Current forecasts call for another 8-11 inches for much of the Twin Cities region.
by Paul Huttner

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High winds, heavy snow set to rake southern Minnesota in storm's 2nd wave

The worst snow and wind still lie ahead Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Most of southern Minnesota will see another 9 to 15 inches of snow by midday Thursday. Thursday morning’s commute looks nearly impossible for much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Snow, it's not over: Storm set to drop another foot on southern Minnesota

Snow, it's not over: Storm set to drop another foot on southern Minnesota

The first round of snow will dwindle to a bit of a midday break before more significant snow develops late Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday. Many areas will receive over a foot of additional snowfall.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blizzard warnings widen into Twin Cities metro; travel may be 'impossible'

Blizzard warnings widen into Twin Cities metro; travel may be 'impossible'

Wright, Carver and Scott Counties have been added to the blizzard warning zone. The Twin Cities National Weather Service office is warning the storm “should lead to impossible travel” by Wednesday night and early Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Heavy snow starts in SW Minnesota; 3-7 inches expected in storm's first wave

Heavy snow starts in SW Minnesota; 3-7 inches expected in storm's first wave

Expect slippery roads from the afternoon rush hours Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Many locations may see a lull, or even a brief break in snowfall Wednesday morning before the second, bigger snow wave arrives.
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Top 3 snow on the way? Big winter storm develops Tuesday

Top 3 snow on the way? Big winter storm develops Tuesday

Winter storm warnings are in effect for much of south-central Minnesota for a long duration major winter storm. Significant snowfall begins Tuesday afternoon. The current Twin Cities forecast calls for 17-23 inches by the time it ends Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter storm warning Tuesday afternoon through Thursday; Over a foot of snow

Winter storm warning Tuesday afternoon through Thursday; Over a foot of snow

This will be a memorable winter storm, beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. There will be a lull in the snow intensity for a few hours on Wednesday, then heavier snow will move in and winds will ramp up.
by Ron Trenda

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