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Winter Storm Looms: Heavy Snow and Power Outages Ahead

3/14/2026

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Strong winds in Minnesota will decrease by Friday afternoon as a winter storm approaches over the weekend.
Snow will lessen in the Arrowhead region, but gusts may reach 30 mph.
Over 19,000 customers in the Twin Cities are currently without power, with outages in nearby counties.
A weather alert is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday for heavy snow and strong winds, especially in central and southern Minnesota.
Snowfall may total 12-18 inches in the metro area, with gusts up to 45 mph potentially causing blizzard conditions.

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Story summary

Strong winds in Minnesota will decrease by Friday afternoon as a winter storm approaches over the weekend.
Snow will lessen in the Arrowhead region, but gusts may reach 30 mph.
Over 19,000 customers in the Twin Cities are currently without power, with outages in nearby counties.
A weather alert is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday for heavy snow and strong winds, especially in central and southern Minnesota.
Snowfall may total 12-18 inches in the metro area, with gusts up to 45 mph potentially causing blizzard conditions.