Good morning, Minneapolis! This is your weather wizard coming to you with a wild winter forecast that's about to shake things up.
We've got a Winter Storm Warning in effect, so buckle up for some dramatic weather drama. Tonight, we're looking at a 40 percent chance of rain before 4 am, with temperatures hanging around 44 degrees and a gentle east southeast wind.
Tuesday is going to be a temperature rollercoaster. Expect rain rolling in after 2 pm, with temperatures climbing to 45 degrees in the morning, then dramatically dropping to around 39. Winds will get breezy, kicking up to 15 to 20 miles per hour from the north, with gusts potentially reaching 30 miles per hour. We're talking 100 percent chance of precipitation, with potential rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch.
But wait, it gets more exciting! Tuesday night transforms into a winter wonderland. Rain turns to snow after 9 pm, potentially heavy at times, with patchy blowing snow. Temperatures will plummet to around 27 degrees, and winds will howl at 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. We're anticipating 3 to 5 inches of snow accumulation.
Wednesday continues the winter theme with snow before 9 am, patchy blowing snow, and temperatures maxing out near 32 degrees. Winds remain blustery at 20 to 25 miles per hour.
The rest of the week looks more calm, with sunny and partly cloudy days, temperatures hovering between 20 and 50 degrees.
For more detailed information, check out the link in our show notes to the National Weather Service forecast for Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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