Minnesota weather: Winter storm warning up north, scattered rain in the Twin Cities
MN weather: Heavy snow up north, spots of rain in metro
The Twin Cities will start Sunday with cloudy skies before scattered rain comes into the area later in the day. A winter weather advisory is in effect in the northern part of Minnesota, with about 2-5 inches of snow expected to accumulate throughout the day.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Sunday morning is quiet and cloudy, but a messy system is expected to bring heavy snow up north and scattered rain into the metro area.
Twin Cities overcast, scattered rain
Local perspective:
The Twin Cities are currently in the warm pocket of an active system, with temperatures around 43 degrees on Sunday morning.
Spotty rain showers may be found across the metro through the afternoon, with a couple of scattered snowflakes possibly mixing in.
Wind will make for some blustery conditions in the afternoon with northwest gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
Low temperatures will dip down to around 27 degrees on Sunday night.
Seasonable sunshine is expected on Monday, with a projected high temperature of around 49 degrees.
Snow up north
Big picture view:
Most roads in the northern third of Minnesota are covered or partially covered with snow Sunday morning, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
About 2-5 inches of snow is expected to accumulate throughout the day, with some wind creating areas of reduced visibility.
A winter weather advisory is in place for areas in and around Hibbing, Grand Rapids and Duluth with a winter storm warning in the far northeastern regions of Minnesota.
The Source: FOX 9 weather forecast.