MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After record-high temperatures in Minnesota on Friday, parts of the state got snow on Saturday.
In a wild 24 hours, conditions changed quickly in western and northwestern Minnesota from highs in the 70s to blizzard conditions in some areas. Strong wins also made travel difficult outside the Twin Cities metro.
Snow totals
What we know:
Here’s a look at where the snow hit hardest Friday night and Saturday. Park Rapids was the biggest winner with six inches:
- Park Rapids – 6
- Long Prairie – 5.4
- Wadena – 5
- Osage – 5
- Bemidji – 4.5
- Clearbrook – 3.9
- Baxter – 2
While it snowed in western Minnesota, the Twin Cities dealt mostly strong winds and rain.
Power outage in Anoka County
By the numbers:
Officials with Connexus Energy say at one point on Saturday, more than 10,000 people were without power in the north Twin Cities metro. The outages were mostly in Blaine and Coon Rapids, likely due to strong winds. By 4 p.m. Saturday, the number of outages fell under 2,000.
Start of a new week
Behind this wild ride of Saturday’s weather, Sunday will end up being chilly and sunny.
Temperatures will stay in the 30s with a brisk morning breeze.
Temperatures will get a hefty boost on Monday with a few areas topping off over 60 degrees.
A possible quick moving wave to bring a chance of rain/snow/mix late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Temperatures will trend a little cooler Wednesday as that system slides through.
