Minnesota shoppers rush to buy groceries, gifts ahead of winter storm

Many Minnesota shoppers are hoping to avoid potential white-out conditions later this week. That means a rush to buy ingredients and getting holiday shopping done earlier than usual.

Holiday drivers re-arrange plans ahead of snowstorm
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Some Minnesota drivers who are traveling for the holidays got a head start on Tuesday, ahead of a multi-day snowstorm.

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.

Minnesota driving forecast: Blowing snow will impact holiday travel
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Snow on Wednesday, and blowing snow for the rest of the week, will likely impact any holiday travel you'll be doing, both on the roads and in the air. Dangerous travel is likely amid the blowing snow in the Midwest, including Minnesota.

Winter weather will impact holiday travel in MN, elsewhere
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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.

Tuesday's forecast: Start of deep freeze; snow arrives late tonight
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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.

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.

Winter storms brings wind, snow and brutal cold making for difficult holiday travel
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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
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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
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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.

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Minnesota weather: Cold with light snow this afternoon

Light snow is likely Monday afternoon across much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, as the busy weather pattern continues.

Monday's forecast: Cold with light snow
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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
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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.

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.