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MN weather: Possible rain and snow Tuesday
There is a possibility of rain and snow Tuesday, especially in the north and northwest parts of the state. Here's what to expect.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A system is moving into Minnesota on Tuesday, bringing the chance for rain and snow.
Rain and snow chances in MN
What to expect:
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from 1 p.m. on Tuesday through 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The watch includes areas mostly along and north of the I-94 corridor, including the northwest metro area.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for a portion of the western part of the state until 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
North and northwestern Minnesota could 6 or more inches, but it's not expected to stay long.
While Tuesday morning starts dry, the cloud cover increases and conditions turn windy with sustained east-southeast winds at 5-15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
By the afternoon, a band of rain and snow is expected to arrive in southwest Minnesota and work its way north, transitioning to snow by the evening.
From overnight into Wednesday, areas north of the I-94 corridor will experience snow, and areas south will likely see rain showers. While Wednesday won’t be a total washout, the Twin Cities metro will experience on-and-off showers throughout the day. There is a slight chance of some thunder in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning.
The Twin Cities metro may pick up a couple of inches of snow on Tuesday, but the rain showers on Wednesday would likely wash that snow away. Areas under the winter storm watch are more likely to see some measurable snow.
Once the system clears out, the remainder of the week looks relatively mild with temperatures in the 40s.