Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with the wintry weather this week

A look at the winter weather expect over next few days

Ian Leonard is watching some snowy and winter conditions expected over the next few days.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain. 

Here is a brief overview of the main colors on the map and the associated risks:

• Purple: Winter storm warning, 4-8 inches of heavy snow
• Blue: Winter weather advisory (includes the Twin Cities metro) — mainly rain day to evening wintry mix with perhaps 1 inches of sloppy snow

Xcel Energy braces for storms ahead

Xcel Energy workers are preparing for the incoming inclement weather, tracking storms and preparing for the worst to ensure the majority of its customers keep their power on.

Twin Cities metro-specific on Tuesday

There is a slight chance of limited freezing rain in a wintry mix Tuesday morning that will fade into afternoon rain showers as temperatures rise into the mid-30s.

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.

Northern Minnesota

Snow, heavy at times, from Tuesday afternoon into the evening will make for hazardous travel conditions.

Of note: This forecast also includes very strong winds out of the east-southeast, gusting 50 mph from noon Tuesday into the early evening.

A timeline of this week's wintry weather.

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