NEXT Weather Alert: Spring storm brings snow up north, rain to Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS -- A storm system is bringing snow to northern Minnesota and rain to the Twin Cities on south.
Northwestern Minnesota is under a blizzard warning through Wednesday, with visibility down to zero in many communities.
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There's a winter storm warning for much of northern Minnesota, and a winter weather advisory for much of central and southwestern Minnesota, where the cold air and warm air are battling, causing many slick spots on the roadways. There is also an ice storm warning in Pine County and parts of western Wisconsin.
Duluth Public Schools are canceling all classes Wednesday due to poor road conditions. Tuesday night, wind gusts almost reached 70 mph at the Duluth Airport.
The snow will continue to fall to the north overnight Wednesday, and there will be a chance of mixed precipitation in the metro.
By the Wednesday morning commute, the lingering snow will be lighter in intensity, while there still may be some drizzle in the metro as temperatures stay mild.
There will be even stronger winds blowing across the state Wednesday, with speeds in excess of 30 mph at times, which will usher in some colder air.
There won't be too much snow accumulation from this system for most of Minnesota, especially south of Brainerd, as much will melt on contact due to the warmer surfaces. But it will certainly stack up in the northwestern part of the state, which could see anywhere between 6-10 inches.
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Wednesday's high temp will be reached early in the day, with the metro hitting 36 degrees before sliding down into the low 30s – though it will feel more like the low 20s due to the wind.
Thursday will also be cool, windy and winterlike, before temps warm into the high 40s Friday.
There is still plenty of snow on the ground across Minnesota, with the exception of southeastern Minnesota. But a major meltdown is on the way that will do away with most of it.
Easter weekend will feature temps in the low 60s, which is well above average for this time of year. And we may reach 70 degrees on Tuesday.
