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Major Winter Storm to Hit Minnesota, Wisconsin This Weekend

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

A major winter storm is set to impact Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.
Forecasts show 6 to 12 inches of snow across much of Minnesota, with localized amounts reaching 24 inches.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday evening and continue into Sunday morning.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will create hazardous travel conditions.
Power outages have affected over 20,000 customers, and the National Weather Service warns the Monday morning commute could be disrupted.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, occurring from March 11-14, was one of the deadliest blizzards in U.S. history, claiming over 400 lives and paralyzing cities from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. This storm, with snowdrifts reaching 50 feet, highlighted the vulnerabilities of transportation and communication systems, prompting infrastructure changes like underground railways. Such historical events underscore the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather.

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Story summary

A major winter storm is set to impact Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.
Forecasts show 6 to 12 inches of snow across much of Minnesota, with localized amounts reaching 24 inches.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday evening and continue into Sunday morning.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will create hazardous travel conditions.
Power outages have affected over 20,000 customers, and the National Weather Service warns the Monday morning commute could be disrupted.

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