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Snow Alerts Issued: Minnesota Braces for Disruptive Storms

3/12/2026

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Minnesota is under two Weather Impact Alerts, the first beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. and the second Saturday evening.
The first alert warns of a quick snowburst that may disrupt the evening commute.
Northeastern Minnesota remains under a winter storm warning, with significant snow totals expected.
A second alert through Sunday could bring "plowable" snowfall to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota, but track and amounts remain uncertain.

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Minnesota is under two Weather Impact Alerts, the first beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. and the second Saturday evening.
The first alert warns of a quick snowburst that may disrupt the evening commute.
Northeastern Minnesota remains under a winter storm warning, with significant snow totals expected.
A second alert through Sunday could bring "plowable" snowfall to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota, but track and amounts remain uncertain.