Fast-Moving Minnesota Snowstorm Could Pummel the State on Tuesday

It's been a relatively quiet and lackluster winter so far in the 'Land of Ten Thousand Lakes' but a fast-moving winter storm could drastically change the Minnesota landscape as early as Tuesday.

This clipper could bring substantial snowfall to certain parts of Minnesota early this week along with the high winds.

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What Parts of Minnesota Will Be Hit Hardest?

According to the National Weather Service, the bulk of the snow showers will primarily affect the North Shore area of Minnesota. Over 4 inches of snow are expected in some parts, with the Arrowhead region seeing the highest amounts of snowfall.

A fast-moving clipper will bring snow to portions of the
Northland early Tuesday through Wednesday morning. While most of
the Northland has a chance of a dusting up to an inch of snow, the
greatest accumulations are likely to be in the Arrowhead. There
is a 30 percent chance of 4 inches or more over Lake County and a
60 percent chance of 4 inches over Cook County. The greatest
probabilities are over the northern portions of both counties.

Lake-effect snow will persist over snowbelt areas of the South
Shore on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Total snow
accumulation in those areas of 1 to 4 inches is forecast.
-NOAA Website

The good news? This storm is expected to move quickly through the state, with Cook and Lake Counties seeing the highest amounts.

To learn more about this weather event, check out the hazardous weather outlook from NOAA here.

Story Sources: NOAA Website, County Herald Website