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6 PM Update: Snow is falling in north-central Minnesota from around International Falls to Grand Rapids to Brainerd. Roads are becoming snow-covered out there. Slow down and use caution if you're traveling this evening! Snow will continue east over the next few hours.
HEADS UP: Two rounds of snow are expected through Wednesday morning A busy weather pattern will bring two quick systems through the Northland. Here is the breakdown of what to expect: ❄️ Round 1 (Today & Tonight): Expect generally 1-3" of snow, with 3-5" possible in the Arrowhead. 1-2 hours of very heavy snowfall rates are possible across northern and northeast Minnesota this evening. ❄️ Round 2 (Tuesday Afternoon - Wednesday Morning): A Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings south of US Hwy 2. Snowfall amounts have shifted south slightly, but a band of higher totals are possible with 6"+. What you should do: Monitor the forecast for updates on snowfall totals. If traveling Tuesday evening, allow significant extra time. Check road conditions via 511 before heading out.
First round of snow arrives this afternoon. Snow will spread across the Northland today and continue through tonight. Snow tapers off early Tuesday morning. An hour or two of high snowfall rates are possible across northern and northeast MN this afternoon and evening.
A second round of snow is expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with a band of potentially heavy snow with amounts of 6"+ from north-central MN to eastern Wisconsin. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect.
After a quick "warm up" early this week, temperatures in the single digits above and below zero return late this week and through the weekend. Some very cold wind chill values are possible Friday through Sunday.