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Here's how Lake Superior, terrain drive heavy snowfall on Minnesota’s North Shore

Here's how Lake Superior, terrain drive heavy snowfall on Minnesota’s North Shore

When winter storms move across northeastern Minnesota, snowfall totals along the North Shore are often higher than surrounding inland areas. The reason is a powerful combination of lake enhancement from Lake Superior and the areas orographic features.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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As 1 storm system departs, another grazes southeastern Minnesota

As 1 storm system departs, another grazes southeastern Minnesota

Snow showers will wind down on the North Shore Thursday. Another system will graze southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin Thursday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blizzard, winter storm warnings continue north

Blizzard, winter storm warnings continue north

Snow and wind continue north much of Wednesday. Scattered rain showers will turn to snow showers south. More snow is possible in parts of the state Thursday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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First of two winter storms moves in later Tuesday

First of two winter storms moves in later Tuesday

Two winter storms are taking aim at Minnesota. The first storm affects mostly northern Minnesota Tuesday night with southern Minnesota impacted Thursday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter strikes back: Blizzard warning North Shore; Twin Cities accumulating snow Friday?

Winter strikes back: Blizzard warning North Shore; Twin Cities accumulating snow Friday?

I’m tracking two separate winter storms heading into Minnesota this week. The first hits northern Minnesota midweek. The second could dump accumulating snow in the Twin Cities Thursday night and Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Unseasonably warm weather continues ahead of midweek storm

Unseasonably warm weather continues ahead of midweek storm

Our stretch of mild, springlike temperatures will continue into the start of the workweek before a powerful winter storm system begins making headlines, bringing heavy, wet snow to the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Patchy fog possible overnight, mild Monday ahead before our next winter storm

Patchy fog possible overnight, mild Monday ahead before our next winter storm

Areas of freezing fog and patchy fog are expected to develop overnight Sunday into Monday morning across the state. A mild Monday is ahead, with temperatures remaining well above normal. However, a strong storm system is set to take shape midweek, bringing accumulating snow to the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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