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Winter Storm Hits Minnesota and Iowa: Ice and Snow Ahead

4/1/2026

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A winter weather system will bring rain, ice, and snow to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, after record highs earlier in the week.
The Thursday morning commute poses the slickest risk, along the I-90 corridor, with ice up to 0.25 inches.
Northern regions, including the Twin Cities, may see more snow.
A second system will bring similar wintry conditions into the weekend.

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Story summary

A winter weather system will bring rain, ice, and snow to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, after record highs earlier in the week.
The Thursday morning commute poses the slickest risk, along the I-90 corridor, with ice up to 0.25 inches.
Northern regions, including the Twin Cities, may see more snow.
A second system will bring similar wintry conditions into the weekend.