How much snow did Minnesota get during latest storm? See totals from Minneapolis and across the state.
A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service, 4.1 inches fell at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport during the storm. Chanhassen saw 3.5 inches, while St. Cloud got 5.9 inches. Residents of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, are shoveling out from under 5.6 inches.
WCCO's Weather Watcher Network reported some impressive totals, too. Here are some measurements from around the state:
- Rock Creek: 8 inches
- Nevis: 7.5 inches
- River Falls: 7 inches
- Shafer: 6.5 inches
- Sandstone: 6.5 inches
- Bertha: 6.4 inches
- Osceola: 6.2 inches
- Foley: 6 inches
- Champlin: 5.6 inches
The storm caused dozens of Minnesota schools to close or delay their start on Wednesday. It also slowed and snarled the morning commute and prompted snow emergencies in several cities.
After the snow moves out, colder air will move in. By Thursday, highs will be in the teens, and over the weekend, the Twin Cities will top out near zero, with wind chills well below that.
There's hope on the horizon, though, as temperatures are expected to warm back above normal early next week.