MINNEAPOLIS— After a slow rain shower Monday night and early Tuesday, a major storm will bring 2 to 3 inches of snow to the Red River Valley on Wednesday.
Temperatures will be in the mid-50s overnight and very early Tuesday morning. There may even be some thunderstorms overnight as warmer air builds up.
Temperatures will drop throughout the day on Tuesday, reaching lows in the upper 30s by evening. Winds could reach up to 60 km per hour and the metro will remain largely dry, apart from some early morning showers.
Temperatures will remain around 30 degrees on Wednesday, with local snow showers and flurries for most. Some higher amounts are expected with more persistent snow showers in the Red River Valley. Expect relatively small travel effects.
The metro will see little to no sunshine until late Friday or Saturday.
This will be the start of a period of mostly below average temperatures that will last into next week. Average highs are in the mid-30s and lows in the mid-20s. The metro will be largely below that.
Mike Augustyniak
