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March 9, 2019 12:47 AM

Winter storm will dump heavy, wet snow on Minnesota and western Wisconsin

This is a major winter storm that’s hitting us today and tonight. It’s already bringing some snow and light freezing rain to southwestern Minnesota this morning, and that will transition to mostly all snow as it spreads north and northeastward this morning and afternoon. The snow continues overnight. Southeastern Minnesota will see rain or a…

by Ron Trenda

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March 9, 2019 12:00 AM

Photos: In defiance of winter, Duluthians skate the 'People's Rink' on frozen Superior

About a quarter-mile offshore from Duluth's Leif Erikson Park, a hearty band of volunteers has carved a skating rink unlike any other on the frozen surface of Lake Superior.

by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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March 8, 2019 9:12 AM

Major Saturday storm on track, but less snow for Twin Cities area?

Our MPR forecast is for 4 to 8 inches in the Twin Cities, lower than weather service. Another model sees 4 to 7 inches across the Twin Cities with double-digit snowfall potential north and west.

by Paul Huttner

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March 8, 2019 7:29 AM

How much snow? When will it start? What you need to know about this weekend's storm

A wide swath of Minnesota is in line for anywhere from 8 to 11 inches of heavy, wet snow. Northern Minnesota could see anywhere from just 4 inches (yes, we've reached the point where 4 inches is considered a small snowfall) to 9 inches.

by Nancy Yang and Sara Porter

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March 8, 2019 4:00 AM

Snow tubes, stream gauges and satellites: How do experts forecast floods?

The National Weather Service is predicting a higher-than-usual risk of flooding this spring, thanks to the winter's heavy snowfall. But how does a flood outlook come together? It takes lots of agencies, lots of researchers, lots of data -- and time.

by Kirsti Marohn

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March 8, 2019 3:18 AM

Warnings for heavy snow Saturday and Saturday night

It starts as a wintry mix of rain, light freezing rain, sleet and wet snow in parts of southern Minnesota and portions of the Twin Cities metro area before changing over to all snow. The timing of that changeover to all snow will have a huge effect on snow totals.

by Ron Trenda

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March 8, 2019 12:46 AM

Winter storm warning for heavy snow Saturday afternoon and night

As you head out the door this Friday morning, be ready for a fairly quiet weather day. Eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see a passing flurry this morning. Minnesota highs will be in the upper 20s to lower 30s. The weekend snowstorm I know, we don’t need any more snow right now. Get ready…

by Ron Trenda

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March 7, 2019 11:44 AM

Thanks to heavy winter snows, possibility of flooding increases across Minnesota

National Weather Service forecasters said Thursday the threat for major spring flooding is increasing across the state. But much depends on how fast the snow melts.

by Dan Gunderson and Associated Press