MN weather: What to expect from 'sprinter' rain-snow mix midweek
‘Sprinter’ weather brings more snow to Minnesota
Winter and spring – now officially known as "sprinter" according to FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard – descends upon Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a snow/rain mix in the Twin Cities, while dropping the same in western Minnesota, and measurable accumulation in northern areas.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A mix of both spring and winter - or "sprinter" - will bring rain and snow to Minnesota from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rain-snow mix Tuesday evening
Why you should care:
Minnesotans are no strangers to early April snow.
The Twin Cities has begun to experience a rainy wintry mix that could bring a minor accumulation of slush.
The rain-snow mix will linger through the evening, along with potential freezing rain that could trouble early morning commuters.
Meanwhile, a winter storm warning is in place for northern regions, which could see 10+ inches of accumulation. A winter weather advisory is in place for parts of central and northwestern Minnesota, where 2–3 inches of snow and some icing is possible.
Once temperatures slowly rise after midnight, the mix will transition to rain.
MN weather: Rain-snow mix in metro, snow up north
FOX 9 Keith Marler has more details on Tuesday's rain-snow mix in the metro and snow in northern Minnesota.
Rain on Wednesday, then quiet week
What's next:
Temperatures will climb into the upper 40s, with lingering showers and potential rumbles on Wednesday.
Northern regions will still experience snow and slightly cooler temperatures, but precipitation is expected to wrap up in the metro late on Wednesday.
The Twins home opener on Thursday is shaping up to be a relatively quiet day with temperatures in the mid-40s and partly cloudy skies. By Friday, temperatures will return closer to seasonable in the 50s.
Here's a look at your seven-day forecast:
(FOX 9)