Minnesota weather: Snow, wind and dangerous cold will take us into Christmas

Minnesota weather: Snow, wind and dangerous cold will take us into Christmas

Accumulating snow arrives Wednesday morning, and then part two of the multi-day storm ramps up Thursday afternoon as gusty winds create major blowing snow that lasts into Saturday. Here's a look at what to expect.

Accumulating snow arrives Wednesday morning, and then part two of the multi-day storm ramps up Thursday afternoon as gusty winds create major blowing snow that lasts into Saturday. Here's a look at what to expect.

Travelers will face snow, cold and blizzard conditions
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Travelers will face snow, cold and blizzard conditions

A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.

A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Winter weather will impact holiday travel in MN, elsewhere
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Winter weather will impact holiday travel in MN, elsewhere

Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.

Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Flurries expected Monday evening, more later with week
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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.

Hennepin County paramedics collect warm winter gear for the homeless

Hennepin County paramedics collect warm winter gear for the homeless

Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats, and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.

Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats, and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.

Weather forecast: Dangerous wind chills ahead
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Weather forecast: Dangerous wind chills ahead

Colder temperatures are sinking into Minnesota this weekend and next week. Daytime highs will be in the teens on Sunday, and high temperatures will be in the single digits beginning Monday. Wind Chills are expected to dip to the 30s and 40s below zero by mid-week.

Colder temperatures are sinking into Minnesota this weekend and next week. Daytime highs will be in the teens on Sunday, and high temperatures will be in the single digits beginning Monday. Wind Chills are expected to dip to the 30s and 40s below zero by mid-week.

Saturday forecast: Cold and breezy with possible flurries
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Saturday forecast: Cold and breezy with possible flurries

There will be some lingering flurries Saturday morning, but they should clear out of the Twin Cities metro by the afternoon. The high will be 20 degrees with feels like temps in the single digits.

There will be some lingering flurries Saturday morning, but they should clear out of the Twin Cities metro by the afternoon. The high will be 20 degrees with feels like temps in the single digits.

Minnesota weather: Roads slick as snow wraps up Friday

Minnesota weather: Roads slick as snow wraps up Friday

There are slick spots on the roads Friday morning as light snow continues to fall across much of the region. 

There are slick spots on the roads Friday morning as light snow continues to fall across much of the region. 

Mpls, St. Paul and more declare snow emergencies starting Thursday 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.

Several counties reporting power outages in central and northeastern Minnesota

Several counties reporting power outages in central and northeastern Minnesota

As a winter weather mix continues to pour down throughout most the state, forcing numerous cities to declare snow emergencies Thursday, several counties in central and northeastern Minnesota have reportedly lost power for thousands of customers.

As a winter weather mix continues to pour down throughout most the state, forcing numerous cities to declare snow emergencies Thursday, several counties in central and northeastern Minnesota have reportedly lost power for thousands of customers.

Slushy and snowy Thursday will continue through afternoon
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Slushy and snowy Thursday will continue through afternoon

Although much of the accumulation that will be seen throughout the Twin Cities today is either happening or on the ground now, snow flurries will continue into the evening Thursday making for a slick commute home for many.

Although much of the accumulation that will be seen throughout the Twin Cities today is either happening or on the ground now, snow flurries will continue into the evening Thursday making for a slick commute home for many.

Twin Cities brace for snow over next couple of days
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Twin Cities brace for snow over next couple of days

While other parts of the state have gotten hammered, the Twin Cities have made it through the week mostly unscathed by winter weather. However, that is going to change overnight.

While other parts of the state have gotten hammered, the Twin Cities have made it through the week mostly unscathed by winter weather. However, that is going to change overnight.