Snow totals: Twin Cities sees over 4 inches, Eau Claire sets daily snowfall record
Eau Claire, Wisconsin set a new daily snowfall record for Feb. 5 after a snow storm dropped 7.7 inches of snow on the city Tuesday. (Photo credit: City of Eau Claire)
(FOX 9) - Snow blanketed the Twin Cities metro and much of central and southern Minnesota Tuesday, causing traffic headaches and early school dismissals.
The metro saw over 4 inches of snow, while southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin saw even more.
SNOW TOTALS
- St. Cloud: 2.7"
- MSP Airport: 4.1"
- Chanhassen NWS: 4.1"
- Eau Claire: 7.7"
Eau Claire, Wisconsin received 7.7 inches of snow, setting a new daily snowfall record in the city for Feb. 5, according to the National Weather Service.
The Twin Cities metro could see 3 to 6 more inches of snow before the week is over and western parts of the state could see up to 8 more inches. A second round of snow is expected to start sometime after the Wednesday evening commute and continue into Thursday morning.
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