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Winter Storms

Monday, March 4, 2013

National Weather Service: Snow Increases in Intensity Overnight

A winter storm warning is still in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.

While most of central and southern Minnesota woke up Monday morning with a couple news inches of snow, Tuesday morning will likely be a different story. According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, snow will increase in intenstity Monday night, with heavy amounts expected through Tuesday morning. By late in the day Tuesday, new snow accumulations will of 6 to 10 inches, and 12 inches in some areas, are expected. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. The following weather advisory was issued Monday morning: ...SNOW TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY... .SNOW WAS FALLING EARLY THIS MORNING ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES WERE COMMON OVERNIGHT ACROSS THE …

Friday, February 8, 2013

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Twin Cities; 10 Inches Possible

Many areas of the country are expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.

Monday morning’s commute could be a major mess, as the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire Twin Cities region, beginning early Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 10 inches are possible. The precipitation should begin with a light, wintry mix Saturday night, turning to heavy snow by late Sunday. To top it all off, strong winds on the back end of the front will result in blowing, drifting snow on Sunday night and Monday morning. The Twin Cities region isn’t getting hit nearly so hard as other areas of the country. A blizzard watch is in effect for western and central Minnesota, which could see more than a foot of snow, along with winds of up to 45 mph. …

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