Minnesota's first winter storm of the season has arrived, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult. Get the latest updates below.

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro as the first snow storm of the cold season approaches. The storm 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.

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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 metro is in line for 1 to 3 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday; up to 4 inches further north, the National Weather Service said.

Minnesota is gearing up for a cold winter, with forecasts predicting below-normal temperatures and a polar vortex around Christmas, a change that could really impact local businesses.

Blizzard warnings were issued and authorities were advising no travel in parts of Minnesota as heavy snow arrived on Tuesday afternoon. Roads and highways in western and northwestern Minnesota are considered completely covered or partially covered as rain transitioned to snow.