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Snow totals ranged from just an inch or two in the southern part of Minnesota to over 10 inches up north. How much did you get?
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MN weather: Winter storm expected Tuesday into Wednesday morning
The first snowstorm of our cold season will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.
The first major winter storm to affect most of Minnesota arrived on Tuesday, causing major problems on the roads and school closures. Snow swept into the west of the state around Tuesday lunchtime and made its way east over the course of the day, continuing through the night and into Wednesday morning.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Minnesota's weather worsens with blowing snow and hazardous travel. Snowfall has transitioned from rain, affecting numerous counties. Schools in some parts have been closed due to the storm.
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Accumulating snow forecast for Twin Cities, winter storm watch for central, northern Minnesota
The metro is in line for 1 to 3 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday; up to 4 inches further north, the National Weather Service said.
Snow descended on parts of southern Minnesota on Tuesday, November 25, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for the region.This footage was captured by the NWS, who said that it shows snow in Chanhassen.
It doesn't matter where in Minnesota you're from – sooner or later, it's going to snow. But exactly how much it snows varies widely across the state.
Minnesota's Weather Authority says the storm track has shifted south, meaning more snow is now possible for the metro — up to 3-6 inches by early Wednesday morning.