Thursday's forecast: Lull ahead of blizzard-like conditions tonight
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
Minnesota weather: Increasing winds will plunge parts of metro into blizzard warning starting Thursday
High winds that will pick up on Thursday will plunge parts of the Twin Cities metro, and areas to the west and south, into a blizzard warning starting Thursday.
High winds that will pick up on Thursday will plunge parts of the Twin Cities metro, and areas to the west and south, into a blizzard warning starting Thursday.
Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities declare snow emergencies
With measurable snow amounts expected to fall throughout most of the state and the entire metro region from Wednesday to Saturday morning, snow emergency parking restrictions have been declared in effect for numerous cities throughout the metro region.
With measurable snow amounts expected to fall throughout most of the state and the entire metro region from Wednesday to Saturday morning, snow emergency parking restrictions have been declared in effect for numerous cities throughout the metro region.
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Wednesday afternoon forecast [2:30 p.m.]: Dangerous travel likely Thursday-Friday
Snow that falls on Wednesday will blow around on Thursday and Friday thanks to gusty winds. This will create dangerous travel conditions, so expect delays and rough road conditions.
Snow that falls on Wednesday will blow around on Thursday and Friday thanks to gusty winds. This will create dangerous travel conditions, so expect delays and rough road conditions.
Wednesday's forecast: Snowy and cold; blizzard-like conditions Thursday
White-out conditions are likely in southwestern Minnesota Thursday through early Saturday as winds kick up and blow the snow around.
White-out conditions are likely in southwestern Minnesota Thursday through early Saturday as winds kick up and blow the snow around.
Wednesday's forecast: Snow Wednesday, blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to follow
Snow will arrive in the Twin Cities in the late morning. Strong winds on Thursday will blow snow around, creating blizzard or blizzard-like conditions across the area. Temperatures will be subzero.
Snow will arrive in the Twin Cities in the late morning. Strong winds on Thursday will blow snow around, creating blizzard or blizzard-like conditions across the area. Temperatures will be subzero.
Minnesota weather: Snowstorm to create dangerous travel conditions across the Midwest this week
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
Winter storm bringing wind, snow and brutal cold making for difficult holiday travel
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow.
Tuesday's forecast: Start of deep freeze; snow arrives late tonight
It's the start of our deep freeze, but at least it will be quiet and sunny as temperatures hover within a few degrees of zero through Tuesday afternoon.
It's the start of our deep freeze, but at least it will be quiet and sunny as temperatures hover within a few degrees of zero through Tuesday afternoon.
Winter storms brings wind, snow and brutal cold making for difficult holiday travel
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
Winter storm watch in effect that could impact holiday travel in Midwest
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds, and snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds, and snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
Flurries expected Monday evening, more later with week
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.
Monday's forecast: Cold with light snow
Monday will be cold with a dash of light snow this afternoon through the evening commute (either side of a half inch in the metro). Watch for fresh slippery spots later on Monday. We're going subzero Monday night and frigid sunshine for Tuesday (expect subzero chills through Tuesday afternoon).
Monday will be cold with a dash of light snow this afternoon through the evening commute (either side of a half inch in the metro). Watch for fresh slippery spots later on Monday. We're going subzero Monday night and frigid sunshine for Tuesday (expect subzero chills through Tuesday afternoon).
Minnesota weather: Frigid week ahead
Plenty to talk about... light snow Monday afternoon gives way to a blast of Arctic air with sub-zero high temperatures mid-week and wind chills of -20 to -30 before another round of snow Wednesday/Thursday with strong winds. Stay tuned to plan holiday travel.
Plenty to talk about... light snow Monday afternoon gives way to a blast of Arctic air with sub-zero high temperatures mid-week and wind chills of -20 to -30 before another round of snow Wednesday/Thursday with strong winds. Stay tuned to plan holiday travel.
Minnesota weather: A look at snow totals
FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at snow totals from this week's wintry weather. Finland saw the most, with nearly 30 inches of snow ? and more is on the way. Then it's getting cold.
FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at snow totals from this week's wintry weather. Finland saw the most, with nearly 30 inches of snow ? and more is on the way. Then it's getting cold.
Friday forecast: Snow tapers off, then temperatures fall
Flakes continue to decorate the area on Friday, but will not be heavy. However, another half-inch or inch of accumulation will be possible into Friday evening. Temperatures hold pretty steady, but then start falling after sunset and won't stop for a while, so clear that snow quickly Friday night.
Flakes continue to decorate the area on Friday, but will not be heavy. However, another half-inch or inch of accumulation will be possible into Friday evening. Temperatures hold pretty steady, but then start falling after sunset and won't stop for a while, so clear that snow quickly Friday night.
Mpls, St. Paul and more declare snow emergencies starting Thursday night
After a slushy, sloppy wintery mix of snow throughout most of the day Thursday, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies, among other cities.
After a slushy, sloppy wintery mix of snow throughout most of the day Thursday, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies, among other cities.
Wednesday forecast: Slushy snow in the morning; snow Thursday
Slushy snow in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning, then mostly just cloudy. The rain/snow mix returns Wednesday night and there will be snow for most of the day on Thursday.
Slushy snow in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning, then mostly just cloudy. The rain/snow mix returns Wednesday night and there will be snow for most of the day on Thursday.
Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with the wintry weather this week
This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain.
This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain.
Slushy conditions remain around Twin Cities Tuesday evening, but 1975 fans remain undeterred
Slushy conditions remain around the Twin Cities, but the snow has held off as temperature have remained slightly above freezing. But regardless of the weather, fans of the band the 1975 have begun to camp outside the Armory in Minneapolis ahead of the show Wednesday night.
Slushy conditions remain around the Twin Cities, but the snow has held off as temperature have remained slightly above freezing. But regardless of the weather, fans of the band the 1975 have begun to camp outside the Armory in Minneapolis ahead of the show Wednesday night.