Temperatures will drop in the Twin Cities on Tuesday ahead of possible snowfall

MINNEAPOLIS— Temperatures will drop all day Tuesday as Minnesota dries out before any potential snowfall arrives.

The system that dropped heavy rain on the Twin Cities for hours on Monday will move from south to north early Tuesday. It should leave the state by afternoon.

The wind shifts from east to west and remains strong as temperatures drop. While the recorded high will be in the mid-50s, afternoon temperatures will be in the low 40s.

Temperatures in the metro will drop below freezing at night, bringing a chance of light snow showers. These showers may last until Wednesday. Western Minnesota could see accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, while most other areas may only see dust build-up.

A calmer weather pattern will follow to end the work week, although temperatures will remain cold into the weekend.