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Warm, moist air moving over colder temperatures will bring a wintry mix from Friday afternoon through Saturday. Snow and sleet accumulations are expected to be light, but some freezing rain may also accumulate.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. While only light amounts of precipitation are expected, the possibility of a light ice glaze has prompted the advisory.

Precipitation will start Friday evening in the southern part of the state and move north, reaching the Twin Cities by sunrise. 

While the main system will remain south of our region, moving across the Middle Missouri Valley, enough warm air will be drawn into the area to create concerns for sleet and freezing rain. 

To understand more on the different types of wintry precipitation, 

Southern Minnesota will experience greater ice accumulations, while the metro area may see a light glaze of ice. Extra caution is advised for travel in both areas.

This system will bring minimal snow accumulation, with most areas seeing a trace to less than an inch.

A mix of sleet and snow is expected Saturday morning, transitioning to a freezing rain and snow mix by Saturday afternoon. Upper-level ridging will move in late Saturday into Sunday, bringing a milder air mass.

Stay tuned for further winter weather updates from your 

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Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm, moist air moving over colder temperatures will bring a wintry mix from Friday afternoon through Saturday. Snow and sleet accumulations are expected to be light, but some freezing rain may also accumulate.


National Weather Service

Forecast precipitation and type, 12 a.m. Saturday through 6 p.m. Saturday

Winter weather brings a chance for freezing rain, sleet and snow

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