"Minnesota Braces for Weekend Snowstorm: What to Expect"

A major winter storm is expected to hit Minnesota on Sunday, with the metro area potentially receiving 6-10 inches of snow and areas to the north and west possibly seeing over a foot. The snow is forecasted to intensify through Sunday morning, with heavy and wet snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour and gusts up to 40 mph, leading to widespread travel issues. Warm air moving in on Sunday night may turn the snow into rain in some areas, affecting snow totals, while a high pressure system is expected to bring calmer weather from Wednesday through Friday.