MN weather: Snow totals in Minnesota so far

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Thursday marked the largest snow of the season for the Twin Cities so far. Here's how much snow we've picked up:

Minnesota snow totals

By the numbers: Here are the snow totals so far (note: It is still actively snowing, so snow totals are likely higher than what is listed below. These numbers will be updated):

Blakely: 6.5 inches as of 9 a.m.
Rochester: 5.5 inches as of 10 a.m.
Carver: 5.3 inches as of 8:30 a.m.
New Prague: 5 inches as of 8:45 a.m.
Montgomery: 5 inches as of 7 a.m.
Richfield: 5.2 inches as of 8:30 a.m.
Savage: 5 inches as of 7 a.m.
Northfield: 4.9 inches as of 7 a.m.
Cannon Falls: 4.9 inches as of 8 a.m.
Elko New Market: 4.8 inches as of 7 a.m.
Lake City: 4.8 inches as of 9:35 a.m.
Credit River: 4.6 inches as of 7 a.m.
Bloomington: 4.4 inches as of 10:14 a.m.
Faribault: 4.3 inches as of 7 a.m.
Excelsior: 4.2 inches as of 8:30 a.m.
Minnetonka: 4 inches as of 8 a.m.
Independence: 3.8 inches as of 7 a.m.
Edina: 3.7 as of 7 a.m.
Minneapolis: 3.7 inches as of 7:30 a.m.
Eden Prairie: 3.5 inches as of 7:30 a.m.
Zumbro Falls: 3 inches as of 7:10 a.m.
Prior Lake: 3.2 inches as of 7 a.m.
MSP Airport: 2 inches through 6 a.m.

Thursday's snow is officially the largest snow of the season for the Twin Cities (we haven't gotten more than an inch in a single storm yet this season).

What to expect with Thursday's snow

MN weather: Snow Thursday forecast update

FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update on the forecast on Dec. 19, 2024.

Timeline: Here's what to expect with Thursday's snow across the Twin Cities:

Thursday morning: Light to moderate snow will make for tricky road conditions for the morning commute; 2-4+ inches of snow is possible.
Thursday afternoon: Lighter snow as flakes become more off and on, with some gusty breezes; another 1-2 inches of snow is possible.
Thursday evening: Scattered flurries will taper as the snow moves out of the region. There may be some blowing and drifting snow; a dusting of snow is possible.

Snow accumulations are forecast to be in the 3-6 inch range around the Interstate 94 corridor. Farther south and north of the corridor will see snow totals in the 1- to 3- inch range.

Here's the snow potential map:

The high on Thursday will be around 26 degrees in the Twin Cities, but then it turns colder. The high on Friday will be in the teens, but it will feel more like single-digits.