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Winter Storm Watch: Minnesota Braces for 18+ Inches of Snow

2/16/2026

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A Colorado Low will bring heavy snowfall to parts of Minnesota beginning Tuesday evening.
Accumulations could exceed 18 inches in some areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Thursday morning.
Winds will strengthen as rain mixes with snow before the storm changes to all snow.
Travel will be impacted, especially late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

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A Colorado Low will bring heavy snowfall to parts of Minnesota beginning Tuesday evening.
Accumulations could exceed 18 inches in some areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Thursday morning.
Winds will strengthen as rain mixes with snow before the storm changes to all snow.
Travel will be impacted, especially late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.