Major winter storm drops nearly 2 feet of snow in parts of Minnesota
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The major weekend snowstorm in Minnesota is winding down Sunday evening, but a NEXT Weather Alert will remain in effect into overnight Monday.
A blizzard warning is in effect for southern Minnesota until 4 a.m. Monday; a winter storm warning for the Twin Cities and the central metro is in effect until 1 a.m.; and a winter weather advisory is in effect for central and western Minnesota.
Its seriousness prompted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to sign an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations until conditions caused by the storm subside.
Hundreds of flights are cancelled in and out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Sunday, too, with airlines advising travelers to rebook their flights.
Latest snow totals
According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest snow fell across southeastern Minnesota, with most in the region seeing around a foot of accumulation, including the southwest metro.
Around 20.5 inches of snow fell overnight in Wabasha, while Rochester racked up around 14 inches of accumulation.
Closer to the Twin Cities, Prior Lake got around 13.7 inches of snow. Maple Grove and Eagan both gained 10 inches, and Bloomington saw 9.5 inches. Snow wasn't much of an issue to the north or to the west.
Monday and beyond
Snow will continue to push east out of the region by Monday morning. A slow morning commute is still possible due to clean up and winds still blowing snow around.
Monday will be colder with highs in the teens and wind chills below zero.
Tuesday's highs are in the 20s with another inch of snow possible late Tuesday.
The fresh snow will start to melt Wednesday with highs hitting the 40s.
The metro could even see highs in the 50s for the weekend.
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