Winter Returns: Midweek Snowstorm To Dump Several Inches On Parts of Minnesota

A funny meme floating around social media explains the sad seasons of Minnesota. Sure, we have the four basic seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter, but in the land of 10,000 lakes, things don't always go as they should.

In Minnesota, there's rarely a smooth transition from one season to the next. Everyone here understands we always get 'fake spring' followed by 'winter 2.0' and then 'winter's last stand.'

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Most of the state has been enjoying bright sunshine and above-average temperatures lately, but hopefully, you didn’t let your guard down and pack your shovel and snowblower away for the season. You might need them this week.

The National Weather Service has issued an update that calls for several inches of snow in parts of the state.

The National Weather Service team in La Crosse, WI, says, "a weather system will move into the Plains Tuesday and the Upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday night into Wednesday with rain and snow along with strong winds developing across the region."

Their models indicate that several inches of snow combined with strong winds will impact the region. This means your midweek commute might be difficult and dangerous.

The NWS says snow will fall across the region Tuesday night into Wednesday and will be heaviest in southeast Minnesota, with cities like Rochester having a 80% probability of getting 4+ inches.

Sunday morning, The Weather Channel's forecast for Rochester called for 3-5 inches on Tuesday night with another 1-3 on Wednesday. The Twin Cities area up to Duluth could get 2-4 total in that time. Keep an eye on your local forecast for updates in your area.

This storm is still several days out, and meteorologists say snowfall amounts could change, but they want people to plan for impacts and adjust travel plans if necessary.