Minneapolis, Minnesota – A 6-8 inch snowfall could impact Minnesota Feb. 18-22, with mixed precipitation spreading east.
According to the National Weather Service 6-10 Day Outlook issued Thursday, Feb. 12, above-normal precipitation is favored across Minnesota and much of the Upper Midwest during the Feb. 18-22 period. Snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches are possible across central and northern Minnesota, with accumulations extending into Wisconsin.
A rain and snow mix is projected across parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, northern Indiana, Michigan, northern Ohio, northern Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont. Areas farther south — including Nebraska, Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland and portions of Pennsylvania and New York — could see primarily rain.
Rain chances may extend into New York City, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Additional precipitation is possible across eastern and western Tennessee, northern Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma.
The temperature outlook shows above-normal readings across much of the eastern and southern United States, which may support mixed precipitation in transition zones between colder northern air and warmer southern systems.
For commuters and students returning after President’s Day week, shifting precipitation types could create variable road conditions, particularly in northern states where snow and sleet are possible.
The National Weather Service notes the outlook reflects probabilities and may shift as the period approaches. Residents across the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast should monitor updated forecasts for refined snowfall totals and precipitation timing.
