Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN – A narrow but impactful band of light, fluffy snow left 4 to 6 inches across parts of southern Minnesota early Sunday, creating slick roads and localized travel slowdowns.
According to the US National Weather Service Twin Cities, the system produced unusually high snow-to-liquid ratios of 30-to-1 to 40-to-1, meaning a small amount of moisture generated several inches of accumulation. The highest totals stretched from near Marshall through Mankato and toward Albert Lea, with portions of the Twin Cities metro also reporting around 4 inches.
Forecasters said the snowfall gradient was sharp, with totals dropping off significantly within roughly 50 miles north and south of the heaviest band. Northern Minnesota communities saw little to no accumulation, while areas just south of the core band also recorded lighter totals.
The snow began late Friday night and tapered off by early Saturday morning. Because the snow was light and powdery, it accumulated quickly but was easier to clear than wetter, heavier systems. However, the fluffy texture also made it prone to drifting in open rural areas.
Road crews worked through Saturday morning treating highways, including stretches of I-35 and I-90 in southern Minnesota. No widespread closures were reported, but drivers experienced reduced visibility at times during peak snowfall.
Additional quiet weather is expected to follow, though temperatures will determine how long the fresh snowpack lingers.
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