Minnesota Weather: 2 Rounds Of Snowfall Headed For Metro

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Two rounds of snow will blanket parts of the state beginning Tuesday afternoon, and both are expected to bring enough snowfall to shovel and plow.

During the Tuesday commute home, flakes will be flying and roads are expected to be slick. Though models differ, WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there is a good chance we could see 2-5 inches of snowfall in and around the Twin Cities metro area.

According to the National Weather Service, 4-6 inches of snow could fall in the Twin Cities, with the northern part of the state receiving only a dusting. St. Cloud and Mankato could both see 3-4 inches of snow. The highest snow accumulation will occur from central Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin.

The next round is expected to hit late Wednesday into Thursday. Latest models from the NWS show the Twin Cities receiving another 4-6 inches of snow.

Wind will also pick up by Thursday, ending the week with single-digit temperatures on Friday.