Snow means grocery shopping, sledding for Minnesotans
At Kowalski's in south Minneapolis, the first big snowstorm of the season brought a flurry of activity as customers prepared to hunker down for the weekend.
At Kowalski's in south Minneapolis, the first big snowstorm of the season brought a flurry of activity as customers prepared to hunker down for the weekend.
Snow leads to crashes, road closures across Minnesota
FOX 9's Rob Olson talks with Minnesotans about winter shoveling and driving as snow coats the roads Friday evening.
FOX 9's Rob Olson talks with Minnesotans about winter shoveling and driving as snow coats the roads Friday evening.
Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergency
Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies. Below are each city's instructions:
Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies. Below are each city's instructions:
Winter storm update: Flakes starting to fly in Twin Cities metro
Winter storm update as of 1 p.m. - Snow is starting to fly in the Twin Cities metro as of 1 p.m., but the primary band is still off to the south. The bulk of the accumulation for the metro is expected to be between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Winter storm update as of 1 p.m. - Snow is starting to fly in the Twin Cities metro as of 1 p.m., but the primary band is still off to the south. The bulk of the accumulation for the metro is expected to be between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Severe storms, including tornado risk, expected Friday night for mid-South, Ohio Valley
The highest threat for severe weather on Friday night will be from the mid-South to the lower Ohio Valley, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
The highest threat for severe weather on Friday night will be from the mid-South to the lower Ohio Valley, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
Snowplow driver shortage: Some US states struggle to hire ahead of winter weather
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
Snowfall predications for Twin Cities metro as of 7 a.m.
Snowfall continues to gather across southern Minnesota with the band of snow slowly encroaching on the Twin Cities. Snow is expected to fall in the metro from noon through midnight. The snowfall gradient is incredibly tight, but the Twin Cities is expected to get between 4 and 6 inches or more with 12 or more inches likely in parts of southern Minnesota. A winter storm warning is in effect for the south and east metro with a winter advisory in the north metro.
Snowfall continues to gather across southern Minnesota with the band of snow slowly encroaching on the Twin Cities. Snow is expected to fall in the metro from noon through midnight. The snowfall gradient is incredibly tight, but the Twin Cities is expected to get between 4 and 6 inches or more with 12 or more inches likely in parts of southern Minnesota. A winter storm warning is in effect for the south and east metro with a winter advisory in the north metro.
Friday snow forecast
Ian Leonard has his look ahead for the snow that is expected to hit southern and central Minnesota starting Friday.
Ian Leonard has his look ahead for the snow that is expected to hit southern and central Minnesota starting Friday.
School closings, early dismissals with snow forecast in Minnesota
District 196, which covers areas in Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan, says classes are canceled for Friday with snow expected along with the ongoing bus driver shortage creates trouble for the district.
District 196, which covers areas in Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan, says classes are canceled for Friday with snow expected along with the ongoing bus driver shortage creates trouble for the district.
Snow on the way for Twin Cities: Wiggle room in expected totals
Friday's storm will not be anything we haven't seen before. At least a few inches are likely for much of the southern half of the state, but it's not going to be an epic storm of biblical proportions.
Friday's storm will not be anything we haven't seen before. At least a few inches are likely for much of the southern half of the state, but it's not going to be an epic storm of biblical proportions.
Thursday's forecast: Sun this afternoon with temps in the upper 30s
Snow develops overnight and will move its way through the state Friday.
Snow develops overnight and will move its way through the state Friday.
Wednesday afternoon forecast: Forecast shows some flakes for Friday
As we recover from frigid temperatures, it looks like we are in store for another blast of winter weather on Friday.
As we recover from frigid temperatures, it looks like we are in store for another blast of winter weather on Friday.
Wednesday's forecast: Cold start will warm to highs in the 20s
Warmer air arrives Thursday with wintery mix likely.
Warmer air arrives Thursday with wintery mix likely.
Tuesday snow proving to be first real commute-buster of season
Tuesday's snow is proving to be the first real commute-buster of the season.
Tuesday's snow is proving to be the first real commute-buster of the season.
Snowflakes 101
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz explains how snowflakes go from grainy, sputtering flakes to the larger, fluffier flakes we think of when we think of snow.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz explains how snowflakes go from grainy, sputtering flakes to the larger, fluffier flakes we think of when we think of snow.
Tuesday's forecast: Light snow early an inch could accumulate in parts of the metro
Cold overnight with highs Wednesday in the mid 20s.
Cold overnight with highs Wednesday in the mid 20s.
Monday weather forecast: Frigid cold to linger into the evening hours
The brutal cold Minnesota saw on Monday isn't going anyway as the sun goes down.
The brutal cold Minnesota saw on Monday isn't going anyway as the sun goes down.
Arctic air finally arrives in Minnesota
It's definitely late, but nearly a week into the month of December, it's finally starting to feel like December.
It's definitely late, but nearly a week into the month of December, it's finally starting to feel like December.
Snow totals: Up to 16 inches in Minnesota's Arrowhead over weekend
There were some big weekend snow totals in northern Minnesota over the weekend, with up to 16 inches in some parts of the Arrowhead region.
There were some big weekend snow totals in northern Minnesota over the weekend, with up to 16 inches in some parts of the Arrowhead region.
Slick spots possible as cold moves in after winter snow
Frigid temperatures and strong winds are settling in across the state Monday and the snow over the weekend is causing some dangerous conditions for the morning commute.
Frigid temperatures and strong winds are settling in across the state Monday and the snow over the weekend is causing some dangerous conditions for the morning commute.