Minnesota weather: Putting this January snowstorm into perspective

Among the largest two-day January snowstorms on record

This week's snowstorm marks just the seventh time since 1872 the Twin Cities has seen a two-day snowstorm in the double digits in January. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the details.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It's been a snowy start to the year.

This week's snowstorm marks just the seventh time since 1872 the Twin Cities has seen a two-day snowstorm accumulate more than 10 inches in January.

The snow depth at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has increased from 10 inches to 14 inches since midnight. So it appears the Twin Cities has seen roughly 10 inches — and there's more to come.

The snow continues through the day Wednesday, with the most intense snow falling in the morning. Snow will slowly wane Wednesday afternoon and evening. Another few inches of snow is likely for the Twin Cities on Wednesday before it finally tapers off overnight.

Thursday will be flake-free, with a high of around 26 degrees in the Twin Cities.

Wednesday weather: Another 3-5 inches of snow

Snow continues through the day on Wednesday but will be most intense in the morning before very slowly waning Wednesday afternoon and evening. Another 3-5 inches of snow is likely for the Twin Cities into Wednesday night before finally tapering off overnight, leading to a snowflake-free Thursday.