MN weather: Snow in total from Wednesday

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A flurry of wintry weather Wednesday dumped an inch or less of snow across the Twin Cities metro area.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport saw about 0.75 inches of snow, with some areas seeing a bit more where it snowed most of the day. Meanwhile, western Minnesota saw 1-4 inches, with higher snow totals closer to North Dakota.

The snow has accumulated from Wednesday’s storm

Snow at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on November 20, 2024. (FOX 9)

Here’s a look at the statewide snow totals from Wednesday’s snow:

  • Moorhead: 3.8 inches
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota: 3 inches
  • Warren: 2 inches
  • Kimball: 2 inches
  • St. Cloud: 1.9 inches
  • Waseca: 1.5 inches
  • Maple Plain: 1.5 inches
  • Chanhassen: 1.3 inches
  • Watertown: 1 inch
  • MSP Airport: 0.75 inches
  • White Bear Lake: 0.5 inches

Note: This story will be updated as snow counts are confirmed.

Snow led to slippery roads Wednesday, Thursday morning

WEATHER SELECTION: Thursday grey, windy and dry

The roads are still slippery after Wednesday’s snow

FOX 9’s Bill Keller monitors slick road conditions Thursday morning, following freezing temperatures overnight and snowfall from Wednesday.

The snow started in the Twin Cities before sunrise Wednesday as air temperatures began to dip below freezing, but roads were in fairly good condition until the evening commute.

This is because the freeze/thaw cycle of soil is delayed by air temperature. It takes a while for the ground to catch up to colder air temperatures, especially during daylight hours.

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Well, after several plus hours of sub-freezing air temperatures on Wednesday, the ground began to freeze. Add in a snowy burst for a few hours around and across the evening commute as it happens and that means snow accumulation on our roads and some slick conditions.

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The exact opposite will likely happen on Thursday as air temperatures start the day above freezing, but the ground is still frozen so our snow will take some time to melt on our roads and grassy surfaces.

MN weather: Gray and windy day Thursday

Temperatures will return to above freezing in the Twin Cities metro on Thursday, though it will be quite breezy with gusts topping out at 40 mph. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.