Winter storm warning in effect for large area of Minnesota Thursday due to heavy snowfall
MINNEAPOLIS — A winter storm warning is in effect Thursday as the biggest snowstorm yet this season hits Minnesota.
WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert due to impacts from the snowstorm.
The Twin Cities can expect around 4 inches of accumulation, with many in the I-94 corridor in the 4-6 inch range.
Several southern counties have also been folded into the warn, with snow totals also in the 4-6 inch range from Kandiyohi to Goodhue counties.
There will be snow on the ground by the morning commute and for most of the morning.
Snow rates will be intense at times, but will slow down after midday and eventually by night.
Dozens of Minnesota school districts are reporting closures and delays.
Everything will be wrapped up by Friday. There will be a fresh coat of snow on the ground and slightly colder temps, with highs in the upper teens and a little more sunshine.
The weekend looks to stay cold, with highs reaching the lower 20s. Astronomical winter begins on Saturday.
Looking out next week, temperatures will start to warm. The Twin Cities may get back to freezing on Monday, just before Christmas.
With the warmer air will come clouds and a small chance for a little snow on Monday morning, but it will be dry overall.
Christmas is currently warm, with highs in the upper 30s.
Models are currently projecting a warm final stretch of the year with a mild finish to 2024.
