Historic Midwest Snowstorm Poised to Slam Minnesota and Wisconsin This Weekend

A powerful late-winter storm is forecast to hit the Upper Midwest this weekend, potentially ranking among the region’s strongest snow events with heavy snowfall likely from Minneapolis–Saint Paul through Northeast Wisconsin and the Michigan Upper Peninsula (some spots could see 1–2+ feet). The system also brings a southern-edge threat of tornadoes, northward blizzard conditions with strong winds, and, as it exits, a risk of flooding in the Northeast. In the Twin Cities, accumulations could approach or exceed historical marks, with some areas possibly reaching around 20 inches.