01-04-2025
An April Fools' spring storm arriving Tuesday will produce snow and more through Wednesday
Apr. 1—CHANHASSEN, Minn. — This is no April Fools' prank from Mother Nature. A spring storm is arriving Tuesday, April 1, which will bring periods of heavy snow to western and central Minnesota, then eastward into northwest Wisconsin.
According to the National Weather Service, a band of heavy snow will spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The heavy snow is expected to linger into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may sometimes mix in with the snow.
A winter storm warning is in effect from Douglas County eastward to Kanabec County through Wednesday morning. This area includes Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Milaca, Hinckley, and northward. Snow is expected to last the longest in those counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches. Some locally higher amounts are possible in Douglas and Todd counties. The heavy snow in Douglas County will be mixed with some freezing rain and sleet late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
There is a winter weather advisory through Tuesday until 1 a.m. Wednesday from Yellow Medicine County up to Stearns County and over to Chisago County. This area includes Benson, Clara City, Granite Falls, Madison, Marshall, Montevideo, Morris, Paynesville, St. Cloud and Willmar. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected with this advisory area. Some amounts closer to 6 inches are possible in the northern edge, including Pope, Stearns, Benton and Isanti counties.
All drivers are urged to slow down and use caution when traveling. Drivers can call 5-1-1 or visit for road conditions.
Watch for weather-related announcements throughout the day at these Forum Communications websites:
* Alexandria Echo Press:
* St. Cloud Live:
* West Central Tribune, Willmar:
