MN weather: Timeline of what to expect with Thursday’s snow

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Twin Cities area will see its first significant snowfall this winter as a system moves into the state on Thursday.

Minnesota is expected to snow

THE LATEST: Snow makes for difficult driving on Thursday

What we know: A strong clipper will move out of the Dakotas and across Minnesota overnight into Thursday night with a narrow swath of heavy snow along the I-94 corridor including the Twin Cities.

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This will be a high-impact snow event for the Thursday morning commute that continues Thursday afternoon with the biggest snowstorm of the season for the Twin Cities so far.

Get those shovels ready and pack the patience to drive on Thursday.

Timeline of the snow

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

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

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