We continue to monitor two separate weather systems that will impact the region late this week into the weekend. The first, late Thursday and Thursday night will bring rain and light snow. The second will bring light snow, wind and cold temps late Friday, Friday night and Saturday.
System 1: Thursday into Thursday Night
The first system arrives on Thursday and exits by late Thursday night. This system looks to be more rain than snow overall, especially early on. Current forecast models are hinting at measurable rainfall along and east of a Windom → Mankato → southern Twin Cities Metro line, where totals could reach around a quarter inch or a bit more. Farther southeast, including southeastern Minnesota, eastern Iowa, and into Wisconsin, some locations may see higher rainfall totals, with isolated amounts approaching an inch. As temperatures cool Thursday evening and overnight, rain may mix with or change to snow, especially along the northern and western edge of the precipitation band. While snowfall amounts are expected to be light, there may be enough snow to make roads and untreated surfaces slick in some areas.
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System 2: Friday Night into Saturday
After a quieter period on Friday, a second system may bring light snow late Friday night into Saturday. Colder air will be in place by this point, but moisture appears limited. This suggests minor snow accumulations, with the better chances farther south and east. Even in areas that see snow, amounts are expected to remain on the lighter side, generally around an inch, possibly up to two inches at most in higher-impact areas. Gusty northwest winds and colder temperatures may become more noticeable than snowfall itself on Saturday.
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Bottom Line:
Neither system currently appears to be a major winter storm for our area. Impacts should remain minor overall, but brief slick conditions are possible, especially during the transition from rain to snow Thursday night and again with light snow over the weekend. Forecast confidence will continue to improve as we get closer, and updates will be provided as needed.
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