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Winter Storm Hits Minnesota: Blizzard Warnings Issued

3/13/2026

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A winter storm will impact Minnesota, with blizzard warnings for the North Shore and Twin Ports through Friday.
Snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel are expected, especially 6 PM–midnight, with 1–2 inches per hour.
Accumulations may exceed a foot in some areas.
A second weekend alert signals potential plowable snowfall for the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota.
Dry conditions are anticipated Saturday, but the storm track and snowfall totals remain uncertain.

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Story summary

A winter storm will impact Minnesota, with blizzard warnings for the North Shore and Twin Ports through Friday.
Snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel are expected, especially 6 PM–midnight, with 1–2 inches per hour.
Accumulations may exceed a foot in some areas.
A second weekend alert signals potential plowable snowfall for the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota.
Dry conditions are anticipated Saturday, but the storm track and snowfall totals remain uncertain.