Mild weather across Minnesota early Thursday will give way to more unsettled conditions as rain, snow, and gusty winds arrive later in the day.
Rain, snow and gusty winds Thursday
The forecast:
Thursday begins quietly with a bit of sunshine before clouds increase by midday.
Temperatures stay mild, with highs in the Twin Cities metro reaching around 46 degrees.
Rain and snow expected:
Rain moves into the metro during the afternoon, with light to moderate showers continuing into the evening. Areas north of the Interstate 94 corridor could see a mix of rain and snow, while northern Minnesota will mainly experience snow. Northern areas may receive 4 inches or more of accumulation.
Rain moves into the Twin Cities metro during the afternoon, bringing light to moderate showers that continue into the evening. Locations north of the Interstate 94 corridor could see a rain-snow mix, while northern Minnesota will mostly get snow. The system may deliver more than 4 inches of accumulation in northern regions.
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 1 p.m. Thursday through Friday afternoon for parts of northern Minnesota, including the Duluth area. A blizzard warning is also in place from 1 p.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. Friday for southern Cook and southern Lake counties.
Gusty conditions:
This system will also bring strong, gusty winds. Southerly winds will increase to 10 to 20 mph during the day, with afternoon gusts reaching the 30 mph range. As the low-pressure system moves through overnight, winds will strengthen significantly. Gusts could surpass 50 mph in the metro, while southern Minnesota may see gusts exceeding 60 mph.
A high wind warning will be in effect from midnight until 10 a.m. Friday for western, southern, and parts of central Minnesota.
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