Usually this type of thing happens at least once a year in the Dakotas. Nice to see Minnesota getting it for once. Also Nebraska did have a snowstorm with more than 30 inches last month.
Looks like a once in a lifetime system. I'm excited. Fortunate I don't work mid week.
It should be. The Winter Storm watch is continuous. The AFDs have made it seem so as well. Also some runs like the Canadian model don't even have a break in the snow.
Didn't expect this. First time Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa has had a January severe risk. Minnesota has never had a January or February tornado or even a warning for severe. It will be interesting to see if the low chance happens.
Southern Minnesota roads closed. It's been a few years since I've seen that.
I didn't know ground blizzards could be seen on satellite. A few other interesting features too if you look closely.
Reminds me of December 15, 2021. Minnesota has never had a day with multiple tornadoes in November and only a few tornadoes overall. I was hoping for the snow side.
SW MN:
I can't see this not being officially a storm at 5am EDT. Not sure if I've seen a storm form this quick. I know the east side is pretty clear but the center look intense.