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Measurable Snow Possible in Wright County, Winter Weather Advisory Issued

All the brown around town is expected to turn white with the arrival of a small storm Valentine's Day evening.

February 14, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Heading out to a special dinner tonight? Taking in a movie on this day for sweethearts?

Don’t be surprised if you’re hampered by a bit of Minnesota winter. You know, that weather that’s been MIA for much of 2023-2024’s season.

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Twin Cities over the afternoon and evening hours of Valentine’s Day, lingering into the morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

A system that’s already churning in western South Dakota and eastern Minnesota could drop as much as 4 to 6 inches in areas like Mankato, Owatonna and points south of the Twin Cities Metro.

However, those commuting into the Twin Cities and southern suburbs on Thursday could find conditions difficult, as the southern end of the metro will see more snow than those of us on the north and west side of the MSP area.

Any measurable snow would be new for 2024. According to NWS, there hasn’t been a significant snowfall this year – more than six weeks into 2024. As for this winter, it’s well below the least amount of snow on record at the airport, as we have yet to crack double digits in snowfall total. That’s a year after the Twin Cities put up a Top 3 snowfall season last year, soaring into the triple digits.

Here’s the advisory:

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY… WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin including the Twin Cities metro area. WHEN…Until 3 AM CST Thursday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the end of the evening commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A narrow band of higher amounts near 6 inches is possible from the southern Twin Cities metro toward Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin, leading to greater impacts where the band sets up. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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