Minnesota weather: Tracking the winter storm

Tuesday weather: Winter storm, with heavy snow possible

Minnesota will see various precipitation types, including heavy snow. A little bit of freezing rain and sleet cannot be ruled out. Southwestern Minnesota is expected to get the most snow.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Central and Southern Minnesota beginning late Monday through Tuesday and into Wednesday afternoon which is set to bring some impactful weather for much of the state.

Winter storm warnings stretch from The Twin Cites into southwest Minnesota and ice storm warnings are along I-90 and I-35 in south central Minnesota as a large storm winter storm brings a two-day winter mess to the region Tuesday and Wednesday.

Heavy snow expected in the Twin Cities metro

Heavy snow — both in intensity and weight— is expected in the Twin Cities metro Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be two waves of the snow, on Tuesday with a lull in the evening and then more snow overnight.

For the Twin Cities: Light snow overnight will give way to a wintry mix Tuesday morning before turning to wet/heavy snow Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. We might see a brief break in the snow late Tuesday night before scattered flurries return.

Wednesday morning/afternoon: This type of storm with multiple mixed precipitation scenarios could turn into a possible commute buster Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, and Wednesday evening.