Weekend Snow Update: Twin Cities snowfall of the season now in top 10 snowiest

Yes, this has been a very snowy winter.

The official snowfall totals for the 2022-2023 season in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had 78 inches through Friday. Our snow on Saturday easily puts this snow season in the top ten snowiest on Twin Cities weather records:

The Twin Cities’ season snowfall total could rise to the seventh highest before the end of the weekend.

Snow update

A low pressure system will continue to bring snow to much of Minnesota and Wisconsin Saturday night and Saturday night.

Snow will continue through Sunday in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, with intermittent snow possible Sunday in central and southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mesoscale Forecast Model (NAM) shows the potential precipitation pattern from 5 pm Saturday to 6 pm Sunday:

Snow forecast

Additional snow totals from Saturday night into Sunday night will be highest over northeastern Minnesota:

The weekend’s snow totals (including snow that has already fallen) are expected to look something like this:

Higher spotty totals are possible.

Parts of northwestern Wisconsin could also see impressive weekend snow totals:

Minnesota road conditions can be found here. Wisconsin road conditions can be found here.

Notices and notices

Blizzard warnings continue through Saturday night for much of North Dakota and parts of northwestern Minnesota:

A winter storm warning for heavy snow and high winds continues for north central Minnesota Saturday night into Sunday afternoon.

Here are the details of the blizzard warning in northwest Minnesota:

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 243 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-029-013 .CON. KFGF.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230312T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.230312T0600Z-230312T1800Z/ West Polk-KFGF.WW.Y.0016.230312T0600Z-230312T1800Z/ West Polk East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh- Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the towns of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 243 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 … BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT … . .. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFF ECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT SUNDAY… * THIS…For Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Wind gust up to 45 mph. According to the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and drifting snow are expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting up to 40 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwestern Minnesota and northeastern and southeastern North Dakota. * WHEN…For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight CST tonight to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS… Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Travel should be limited to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you are stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in any state.

A winter storm warning continues Saturday night into Sunday for much of northeastern Minnesota and parts of northwestern Wisconsin:

Here are the details of the winter storm warning:

Urgent – Message winter weather service dulithy Mn 439.130313130313031303130313T06003130313031313T0600313031313T031313031313T0600313031313T06003130313031313T031313T0600313031313T031313T033130313130313 St. PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 … WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY… * THIS… Heavy Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, except for 10 to 14 inches for higher ground on the North Coast. * WHERE…Carlton and South St. Louis County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN… Until 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS… Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION… Snow amounts will vary widely in this forecast area. The city of Duluth will see about 10 storm totals, so an additional 6 to 9 inches are expected across Duluth. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS / PREPAREDNESS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

A winter weather advisory covers much of central Minnesota as well as parts of the Twin Cities metro area Saturday night and into the overnight hours of Saturday night:

Here are the advisory details for Carver County and Hennepin County:

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 306 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 MNZ060-068-120600- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T00000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z-200000Z , Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria 306 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 … WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY… * WHAT… Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE…Hennepin and Carver Counties. * WHEN… Until 4 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS… Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS/PREPAREDNESS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

Here are the advisory details for the Anoka County, Ramsey County and Washington County metro areas plus St. Cross of Wisconsin:

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 306 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 MNZ061>063-WIZ023-120600- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.0000000T15000002T15000002T10000002 St. Croix- Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, and Hudson 306 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 … WINTER WEATHER ADVISOR IN EFFECT THIN 10 AM CDT SUNDAY … * WHAT … Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties. In Wisconsin, St. Croix County. * WHEN… Until 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS… Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS/PREPAREDNESS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

You can find up-to-date weather information for Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Minnesota Public Radio News netand on the MPR News live weather blog.

Temperature trends

The Twin Cities average high temperature is 40 degrees on March 12th. Metro area highs are expected to reach the mid 30s this Sunday.

Many areas will have highs in the 30s Sunday, with 20s in far western and northern Minnesota:

Highs in the Twin Cities metro area are projected to be around 30 degrees on Monday, followed by the lower 30s on Tuesday and then the lower 40s on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs in the metro area will drop into the lower 30s on Friday.

Spring ahead

Daylight saving time returns to 2 am on Sunday. If you have any clocks or watches that do not adjust automatically, you may want to turn them forward one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night.

Programming Note

You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:35 am, 9:35 am and 4:39 pm Saturday and Sunday.