Sunday storm to bring 2–4 inches, subzero wind chills to Twin Cities
FOX 9 forecasts a Sunday storm that will bring accumulating snow and rapidly falling temperatures to the Twin Cities, with 2–4 inches expected in the metro and 4–6 or more inches in southeastern Minnesota as a strong northwesterly wind gusting up to 30 mph squeezes out snow from mid‑morning Sunday into early Monday. By sunset Sunday, wind chills are expected to fall below zero, and Monday’s high in the Twin Cities is projected around 13°F with continued breezy conditions making it feel even colder.
📌 Key Facts
- Snow is expected to start mid‑morning Sunday in the Twin Cities and continue into early Monday morning.
- Forecast totals are 2–4 inches of snow for the Twin Cities and 4–6+ inches for southeastern Minnesota.
- Northwesterly winds could gust up to 30 mph, with wind chills dropping below zero by sunset Sunday and a very cold Monday high near 13°F.
📊 Relevant Data
The normal annual snowfall for the Twin Cities is 54.4 inches based on 1981-2010 data, which is higher than the long-term average of 46.6 inches, providing context that a 2-4 inch storm is a small portion of the seasonal total.
Snow Data - Minneapolis/St. Paul Climate Data | Minnesota DNR — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Snowstorms in Minnesota frequently result in hundreds of traffic crashes; for instance, a storm on November 29, 2025, led to 278 property damage crashes and 238 vehicles off the road by evening.
MN weather: Hundreds of crashes reported due to snowy roads — FOX 9
Another recent winter storm in Minnesota caused 572 property damage crashes, 458 vehicles off the road, and 13 jackknifed semis statewide, highlighting the public safety risks of such weather events.
Minnesota and Iowa State Patrol share crash numbers after winter storm — KTTC
Climate trends in Minnesota show increasing temperatures, especially in winter, along with more frequent and larger extreme precipitation events, which may contribute to the severity of storms like the forecasted one.
Climate trends | Minnesota DNR — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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