Minnesota Braces for Dual Winter Storms

Minnesota is preparing for two significant weather systems this week, bringing heavy snow to northern regions and rain to the south, followed by another major storm over the weekend. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, a system will deliver heavy snow to the North Shore, enhanced by Lake Superior, and widespread snow across northern Minnesota, while southern areas will experience rain. Concurrently, high wind warnings are in effect for central and southern Minnesota, with gusts potentially reaching 50-60 mph in western parts.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for the North Shore, winter storm warnings for much of northern Minnesota, and high wind warnings for central and southern Minnesota. Temperatures are forecast to be milder on Thursday, with highs in the 50s in southwest Minnesota, 40s in central Minnesota, and 30s in the north. This initial system will transition into intense winds from late Thursday into early Friday.

A second storm system is projected to impact the region from Saturday into Sunday, bringing significant, heavy snowfall to an area spanning central Minnesota, northern Iowa, and Wisconsin. This continuous weather activity is expected to cause widespread disruption across the state over the coming days.