Northern Minnesota snow totals following weekend storms

Back-to-back winter systems dumped heavy snowfall in northern Minnesota and parts of the Dakotas this weekend.

Minnesota weather: Sunny but chilly Easter Sunday, showers possible later

Easter Sunday is off to a cool and sunny start as the region heads into April with a mix of sun, clouds and the chance for a few showers.

MN weather: Snow in northwestern MN
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Two snowstorms dropped heavy snow in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. 

Northern Minnesota snow totals so far

Back-to-back winter storms leave northwestern Minnesota and North Dakota with some big totals.

MN weather: Rainy Mix Saturday, 40s for Sunday
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It'll be a dark and rainy Saturday with snow in northern Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast. 

MN weather: Cold Friday; rainy/snow showers Saturday
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg shares an updated Minnesota weather forecast for the weekend of April 3, 2026.

Minnesota weather: Stray afternoon showers; rainy/snow mix Friday night

It's going to be cold for the Twins Home Opener, as temperatures struggle to get to 40 degrees in the Twin Cities in the afternoon.

MN weather: Rainy/snow mix possible Friday night
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Some mist is possible Friday morning with a chance for a few spotty showers Friday afternoon. But it's going to be cold for the Twins Home Opener, as temperatures struggle to get to 40 degrees in the Twin Cities in the afternoon. Around sunset Friday, rain is possible in the Twin Cities metro. Overnight, the system really comes together, bringing snow to northern Minnesota and the possibility of a snow shower at times in the Twin Cities. Accumulating snow is not expected in the metro. 

MN weather: Thursday forecast update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for April 2, 2026.

Wintry mix causing some slick roads Thursday morning

A mix of wintry precipitation moved through the region overnight and continued into Thursday morning, creating slick conditions on some area roads.

Minnesota weather: Cold with an icy morning mix to afternoon rain Thursday

A mix of rain, sleet and snow is moving through Minnesota Thursday, with wet and potentially icy conditions expected to last through much of the day.

MN weather: Icy morning mix, afternoon rain Thursday
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Expect a cold Thursday with below-average temperatures in the 30s. A spring storm is bringing rain, freezing, sleet, and snow to Minnesota on Thursday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.

Wintry mix impacting Thursday morning commute
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A wintry mix moving through Minnesota overnight into Thursday morning is creating some slick road conditions across the state. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports from the weather tracker. 

Minnesota school closings for Thursday, April 2

Multiple schools are reporting closings, delays, or e-learning days due to a spring storm that's bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.

MN weather: Freezing rain expected overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning
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A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is expected to bring treacherous travel conditions to the Twin Cities Wednesday night and and Thursday morning. FOX 9's Ian Leonard has the latest forecast.