Storms start to move out of Minnesota, continue for western Wisconsin

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 threaten to bring a blanket of snow and colder temperatures to much of the state.

 and says most plants that have started sprouting should rebound after the cold snap.

Gardening with weather whiplash

“The leaves that are already exposed might be singed a bit from these extreme cold temperatures, but in most cases those plants will actually send out new growth once the temperature has stabilized and spring is actually here,” Buchholz said.

If at-home gardeners want to take precautions, Buchholz said you can try covering plants with a bedsheet or a tablecloth to help keep them stable until it warms up again.

Images of snowdrop plants at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum

 2 to 5 inches of snow for central and southern Minnesota overnight Thursday. Heavier snow — more than 6 inches is likely for much of southern Minnesota — is expected Sunday through Tuesday, followed by a warmup later in the week.

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Spring has already sprung in a lot of Minnesota yards after an unusually warm winter. Will those tender new leaves survive the snow and colder temperatures headed our way?

dozens of green tulip leaves and red stems sprout from straw covered soil

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