But as the storm pulls colder air into the area, rain may change to snow, especially over central and northern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities could see lighter snowfall.
The GFS model forecasts the storm moving into Minnesota Monday night, shifting to snow as colder air settles in. The system may linger over Lake Superior before drifting back southward, which could bring wrap-around snow to southern Minnesota. Meanwhile, the European model aligns on the timing but suggests heavier snow west and north of the Twin Cities, with mainly rain closer to the metro area. Though snowfall predictions remain tentative, there is growing potential for heavy, plowable snow by midweek, particularly in central and northern areas of the state.Following the storm, an extended period of cold weather is likely, with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s and 30s, signaling the end of a mild autumn. Stay tuned as forecast models continue to refine their predictions. It may be time to get those final outdoor tasks done before Minnesota is blanketed in snow.
Meteorologists are closely watching forecast models that show a strong rain-to-snow storm system moving into Minnesota next week. The NOAA GFS model predicts the storm will reach the state late Monday or early Tuesday, initially bringing rain before colder air transforms the precipitation into snow. This system could potentially stall in the Upper Midwest, increasing the chance of substantial snowfall, particularly for central and northern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities may see lighter snow accumulation.The European model similarly suggests a storm arriving early next week, with most of the snow projected to fall west and north of the Twin Cities. Though it’s too early to forecast precise snowfall totals, indications point toward heavy, wet snow in some areas. Colder temperatures are expected to follow, with the GFS model predicting lows in the 20s and 30s after the storm.
This upcoming weather shift is expected to bring an abrupt end to Minnesota’s extended fall season. As colder air settles in, outdoor tasks should be prioritized before winter conditions set in across the region.
The GFS model forecasts the storm moving into Minnesota Monday night, shifting to snow as colder air settles in. The system may linger over Lake Superior before drifting back southward, which could bring wrap-around snow to southern Minnesota. Meanwhile, the European model aligns on the timing but suggests heavier snow west and north of the Twin Cities, with mainly rain closer to the metro area. Though snowfall predictions remain tentative, there is growing potential for heavy, plowable snow by midweek, particularly in central and northern areas of the state.Following the storm, an extended period of cold weather is likely, with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s and 30s, signaling the end of a mild autumn. Stay tuned as forecast models continue to refine their predictions. It may be time to get those final outdoor tasks done before Minnesota is blanketed in snow.Meteorologists are closely watching forecast models that show a strong rain-to-snow storm system moving into Minnesota next week. The NOAA GFS model predicts the storm will reach the state late Monday or early Tuesday, initially bringing rain before colder air transforms the precipitation into snow. This system could potentially stall in the Upper Midwest, increasing the chance of substantial snowfall, particularly for central and northern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities may see lighter snow accumulation.The European model similarly suggests a storm arriving early next week, with most of the snow projected to fall west and north of the Twin Cities. Though it’s too early to forecast precise snowfall totals, indications point toward heavy, wet snow in some areas. Colder temperatures are expected to follow, with the GFS model predicting lows in the 20s and 30s after the storm.This upcoming weather shift is expected to bring an abrupt end to Minnesota’s extended fall season. As colder air settles in, outdoor tasks should be prioritized before winter conditions set in across the region.
