MN Weather: Snow could make for a difficult drive Thursday morning

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Snow could create difficult driving conditions in the Twin Cities metro on Thursday, especially during the morning commute.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Thursday. When everything is done, widespread snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches could occur along or near the Interstate 94 corridor.

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What to expect with the snow on Thursday?

Timeline: Here’s what to expect with Thursday’s snow in the Twin Cities:

• Thursday morning: Light to moderate snowfall makes for difficult road conditions during the morning commute; 2-4+ inches of snow is possible.
• Thursday afternoon: Lighter snow as flakes increase, with some gusty breezes; another 1-2 inches of snow is possible.
• Thursday evening: Isolated thunderstorms will weaken as snow moves out of the region. There may be some blowing and blowing snow; Whirling up of snow is possible.

Snow accumulations in the Interstate 94 corridor area are forecast to be in the range of 3 to 6 inches. Further south and north of the corridor, snow amounts will be in the 1 to 3 inch range.

Here is the snow potential map:

The highs on Thursday will be around 26 degrees in the Twin Cities, but then it will get colder. Friday’s high will be in the teens but will feel closer to single digits.

Road conditions in Minnesota

What we know: Snow will continue to fall during the morning commute, which could make travel a little difficult.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation website lists roads in the Twin Cities with lots of snow-covered roadways, with even more snow-covered roads in the west metro as of 5 a.m

Here is a map of road conditions as of 5 a.m. Thursday:

Snow lies on the roads overnight as drivers prepare for the morning commute. Remember to drive carefully and allow yourself extra driving time while teams clear the roads. As of 5 a.m., FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports that city streets are covered in snow and lanes are difficult to see.

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