Minnesota's early spring snowstorm could impact road conditions Wednesday: What we know
What we know
The NEXT Weather Team says most of Minnesota will be impacted by this moisture-rich system, starting as rain on Monday night and throughout Tuesday. Heavy rainfall is expected to reach the metro by the Tuesday evening commute.
Snow is then expected to follow the heavy rainfall late Tuesday into early Wednesday, wrapping up by the Wednesday evening commute.
A winter storm watch will be in effect 9 p.m. Tuesday through 3 p.m. Wednesday across southern Minnesota, parts of the east and southeast metro and western Wisconsin. These areas could see 4-6 inches of heavy, wet snow by late Wednesday afternoon.
A winter storm advisory will be in effect during the same timeframe for much of northeastern Minnesota, including the Arrowhead, which could see heavier snowfall.
A NEXT Drive Alert will likely be issued early Wednesday due to wind gusts of up to 40 mph blowing snow and creating possible white-out conditions, especially around the I-90 corridor.
By Wednesday afternoon, most of the metro could be digging out from around 3 inches of accumulation, while western Minnesota may have 1-2 inches.
What we don't know
The exact time of the rain-snow switchover late Tuesday/early Wednesday is still unclear, as is what regions may have plowable snow and/or whiteout conditions.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
31-07-2025
- CBS News
Severe storms Thursday in Philadelphia region to bring heavy rain, damaging winds. Here's the forecast.
Thursday will bring the fourth day in a row with a NEXT Weather Alert, though it will be due to storms and flooding, not necessarily the heat. It will be hot, but it won't be as hot as the previous days. Those showers and storms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front that will put an end to this heat wave and usher in much cooler air by Friday. They will also be bringing flooding rain and the chance for a severe storm or two, mainly in the form of damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center has our area in a moderate risk for flooding, which is a 3 out of 4 on the risk scale. The primary time frame for the greatest impacts will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a heavy focus near the evening commute. On Friday, the high temps will likely only top out in the mid-low 70s, which is much closer to the record for the coldest high temp (69 degrees) than the normal high in the upper 80s. Friday is also the start of August and the start of an extended cooler stretch of air bringing relief from the heat through the first week of the month. Highs Friday and into the weekend will be in the upper 70s to low 80s, with morning low temps in the mid-low 60s. In fact, many places Sunday morning will likely be in the 50s. Thursday: NEXT Weather Alert for heavy rain. High 90, Low 76. Friday: Shower early. High 73, Low 67. Saturday: Beautiful. High 82, Low 64. Sunday: Sunny, nice. High 84, Low 62. Monday: Mostly sunny. High 85, Low 62. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 82, Low 64. Wednesday Showers possible. High 98, Low 78. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
30-07-2025
- CBS News
Heat wave continues Wednesday before storms, cooler air arrive later this week. Here's the weather forecast.
Tuesday brought record-setting heat around parts of the Philadelphia area, and PHL recorded a 98-degree high temp, tying the record set in 2002, and we will likely do it again on Wednesday! But what will it feel like? Along with the increasing temperatures, the humidity will also be on the rise, making it feel like anywhere between 100-105 degrees, perhaps even hotter in spots at times. When temperatures climb this high, it can be dangerous for anyone without adequate ways to stay cool and hydrated. As a result, the NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert through Wednesday evening. A few storms may fire up late Wednesday, but there is a much greater chance of storms by Thursday. Those showers and storms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front that will put an end to this heat wave and usher in much cooler air by Friday. In fact, high temps Friday will likely only top out in the mid-low 70s, much closer to the record coldest high temp (69 degrees) than the normal high in the upper 80s. Friday is also the start of August, and the start of an extended cooler stretch of air bringing relief from the heat through the first week of August. Highs Friday and into the weekend will be in the upper 70s to low 80s, with morning low temps in the mid-low 60s. In fact, many places Sunday morning will likely be in the 50s! Wednesday: NEXT Weather Alert for heat. High 98, Low 78. Thursday: P.M. storms. High 87, Low 76. Friday: Shower early. High 75, Low 68. Saturday: Beautiful. High 82, Low 64. Sunday: Sunny, nice. High 83, Low 62. Monday: Mostly sunny. High 84, Low 63. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 85, Low 65. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
28-07-2025
- CBS News
Monday will be hot, humid in Philadelphia region amid another heat wave. Here's the weather forecast.
Get ready for another heat wave! In fact, the high temperature of 91 degrees at the Philadelphia International Airport Sunday afternoon kicked off the fifth heat wave of the summer as temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-upper 90s through Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the heat and humidity on Sunday, the scattered showers and thunderstorms eventually cleared out to give way to mostly clear skies to start things off Monday morning. Temperatures will begin in the mid-70s across the region before warming into the low-middle 90s Monday afternoon. Just like on Sunday, the humidity on Monday afternoon will make it feel much warmer with feels-like temperatures soaring to near 100 degrees. While it will be unseasonably hot, it won't quite reach record territory with Monday's record high at 100 degrees. By Tuesday, the heat turns up even more with high temperatures across the region likely in the mid-upper 90s. The forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in Philadelphia is for a high of 98 degrees, which would tie the record for both days. But what will it feel like? Along with the increasing temperatures, the humidity will also be on the rise, which will make it feel like anywhere between 100-105 degrees. When temperatures climb this high, it can be dangerous for anyone without adequate ways to stay cool and hydrated. As a result, the NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday to keep you aware of this dangerous heat. By Thursday, showers and storms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front that will put an end to this heat wave and usher in much cooler air by Friday. Friday is the start of August, and the start of an extended cooler stretch of air bringing relief from the heat through the first week of August. Highs Friday and into the weekend will be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Monday: Heat turns up. High 95, Low 74. Tuesday: NEXT Weather Alert for heat. High 98, Low 75. Wednesday: NEXT Weather Alert for heat. High 98, Low 77. Thursday: Storms end the heat. High 83, Low 77. Friday: Much cooler. High 79, Low 67. Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 81, Low 64. Sunday: Sunny skies. High 83, Low 62. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
