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Minnesota Weather: Light Snow Sunday, Big Storm Possible Tuesday
Another big snowstorm is headed to our part of the Midwest next week, but it's too early to say how much snow could fall.
TWIN CITIES, MN — Up to 2 more inches of snow could fall in the Twin Cities metro area Sunday. Another, possibly big storm could come to the region Tuesday through Wednesday, though it's too early to tell how much snow might fall.
"Forecast trends continue to show the potential for accumulating snow and travel impacts next week starting late Tuesday and lasting through Wednesday," states the National Weather Service.
"It's a little too soon to speculate on snowfall amounts, but please continue to monitor in the coming days."
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There are multiple chances for snow this week. Light snow arrives on Sunday, accompanied by patchy blowing snow for western areas. A stronger winter storm is developing for Tuesday and Wednesday. There's still a lot to figure out, so be sure to check back for updates. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/55E1lH57YV
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) December 26, 2020
Here's the NWS forecast for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area:
Sunday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 12. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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