MN weather: Snow could make for tricky Thursday morning commute

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Snow could make for tricky driving conditions across the Twin Cities metro on Thursday, especially for the morning commute.

A winter storm warning is in effect on Thursday, with widespread 3-6 inches of snow accumulations possible along or near the Interstate 94 corridor by the time everything is done.

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What to expect with Thursday’s snow

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

• Thursday morning: Light to moderate snow will make for tricky road conditions for the morning commute; 2-4+ inches of snow is possible.
• Thursday afternoon: Lighter snow as flakes become more off and on, with some gusty breezes; another 1-2 inches of snow is possible.
• Thursday evening: Scattered flurries will taper as the snow moves out of the region. There may be some blowing and drifting snow; a dusting of snow is possible.

Snow accumulations are forecast to be in the 3-6 inch range around the Interstate 94 corridor. Farther south and north of the corridor will see snow totals in the 1- to 3- inch range.

Here’s the snow potential map:

The high on Thursday will be around 26 degrees in the Twin Cities, but then it turns colder. The high on Friday will be in the teens, but it will feel more like single-digits.

Minnesota road conditions

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

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

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

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