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Light snow tracking across central and northern Minnesota

Multiple snow chances for northern Minnesota before Christmas. Still a chance in the Twin Cities.

Snow is tracking across the northern half of Minnesota Tuesday.

Mid-afternoon weather radar image
Mid-afternoon weather radar image.
NOAA via Weather Underground

The weak low-pressure system brings light snow to many areas into Tuesday night. Light accumulation are occurring on roadways in northern Minnesota. Here’s the mid-afternoon scene from Duluth along Highway 53.

US 53: Anderson Road in Duluth
US 53: Anderson Road in Duluth
MNDOT

Light accumulations

It’s been a tough year for big snow accumulations. This system will bring an inch or less to most areas, with the potential for one to three inches favoring the tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead.

Snowfall projection
Snowfall projection
Duluth National Weather Service

With temperatures in the teens across northern Minnesota, even light accumulations will make for slick roads in spots. Drive accordingly.

Temperatures Tuesday afternoon
Temperatures Tuesday afternoon
Oklahoma Mesonet

The longer-range forecast shows several chances for snow across northern Minnesota before Christmas. The best chance for the Twin Cities appears to be next Wednesday.