High wind warning and rain–snow mix hit Twin Cities overnight
A High Wind Warning is in effect for areas south of I‑94, including the Twin Cities, until 7 a.m. Friday, with metro wind gusts of 40–60 mph expected from midnight through mid‑morning. The Twin Cities will see a wintry rain–snow mix overnight into Friday morning, while the North Shore could pick up 4–8 inches of snow and areas slightly south 2–4 inches.
📌 Key Facts
- A High Wind Warning is in effect for areas south of I-94, including the Twin Cities, until 7 a.m. Friday (per FOX 9).
- Meteorologists expect wind gusts of 40–60 mph in the Twin Cities metro from around midnight through mid‑morning Friday.
- The Twin Cities will see a wintry rain–snow mix overnight into Friday morning.
- Heavier snowfall is expected along the North Shore (about 4–8 inches), with areas just south of there seeing roughly 2–4 inches.
- All information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul.
📊 Relevant Data
The average March snowfall in the Twin Cities has decreased to 8.2 inches in the 1991-2020 climate normals, compared to 10.3 inches in the 1981-2010 period, indicating a trend toward less snow.
Twin Cities normals: 1991-2020 compared to 1981-2010 — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota's average annual temperature has increased by 3.0 degrees F between 1895 and 2020, leading to shorter snow seasons and more frequent mixed rain-snow events.
Climate trends — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Heavy precipitation events in Minnesota have increased in frequency and intensity, with projections for more rainfall in winter and spring, contributing to shifts toward mixed precipitation in transitional months like March.
Climate Change in Minnesota — UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership
In a recent winter storm in Minnesota on February 18, 2026, there were 409 reported crashes, illustrating the safety risks associated with wintry weather conditions including high winds and mixed precipitation.
MN winter weather whiplash: 409 crashes in Minnesota storm — FOX 9
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- Confirms a High Wind Warning is in effect for areas south of I-94, including the Twin Cities, until 7 a.m. Friday.
- Specifies expected wind gusts of 40–60 mph from midnight through mid‑morning Friday in the metro.
- Clarifies that the Twin Cities will see a wintry mix overnight into Friday morning, while areas along the North Shore could see 4–8 inches of snow and areas slightly south see 2–4 inches.