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Dangerous cold returns midweek

Dangerous cold returns midweek

Light snow and flurries move across Minnesota Monday, with temperatures that remain slightly above average. Arctic air will move into the state on Wednesday, bringing the entire state below zero by Thursday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Monday brings fog and light snow

Monday is starting off with areas of fog, before light snow moves across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Sunday snow totals highest to the south; best chance of Monday flakes stays north

Sunday snow totals highest to the south; best chance of Monday flakes stays north

So, who received the golden shovel award for the highest weekend snow total? We have weekend snow amounts plus a look at who has the best chance of Monday flakes. We start the week with near-normal temps, but brace yourself for some much colder weather later this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Snow totals highest in southern Minn.; update on the weekend storm

Snow totals highest in southern Minn.; update on the weekend storm

Snow continues into Sunday afternoon in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have updated snow reports from our weekend snowstorm and a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Winter storm update; some impressive snow totals

We’re seeing some impressive snow totals from today’s winter storm. We have an update on the snow, and a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Heavy snow is making Sunday morning travel difficult; updated snow forecast

Heavy snow is making Sunday morning travel difficult; updated snow forecast

light: https://twitter.com/NWSTwinCities/status/1226460544858640384 light: https://twitter.com/NWSTwinCities/status/1226460544858640384 Our winter snowstorm is here, and it’ll give many areas 6 inches or more of snow this morning. Some spots in southern Minnesota will see double-digit snow totals. We have your winter storm update.
by Ron Trenda

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Heavy snow late Saturday night and Sunday morning for south metro, southern Minnesota and western Wisc.

Heavy snow late Saturday night and Sunday morning for south metro, southern Minnesota and western Wisc.

We have plenty of snow in the forecast for late Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. Updated forecasts include winter storm warnings for the southern half of the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota. We have details about the timing of the snow.
by Ron Trenda

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Heavy snow late tonight and Sunday AM in southern Minn.; metro snow amounts highest to the south

Heavy snow late tonight and Sunday AM in southern Minn.; metro snow amounts highest to the south

New computer model info has arrived, and it still shows heavy snow across much of southern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin overnight Saturday night into Sunday morning. The newest info also shows that southern portions of the Twin Cities metro area may see some heavy snow Sunday morning. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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