Wintry mix expected south of Twin Cities overnight; measurable snow possible in parts

Areas south of the Twin Cities should brace for some snow Monday night as a wintry mix moves through.

Precipitation isn’t expected to begin until the early evening hours, with rain transitioning to snow at around midnight.

Most of the precipitation is expected to be south of Interstate 94. The south metro is looking to get less than a half-inch of slushy snow and impacts to the Tuesday morning commute will likely be minimal.

A narrow, heavier snow band could potentially drop 1 to 3 inches of slushy snow between the south metro and Interstate 90. Cities with heavier snow could include Red Wing, Zumbrota, Wabasha, Winona and Chatfield. 

At this time, a NEXT Weather Alert is not being issued. However, there may be a NEXT Drive Alert due to travel impacts from the heavier band of possible snow. 

Highs on Monday will be seasonable and in the lower 40s, with cloudy skies.

Precipitation is expected to gradually taper by 8 a.m. Tuesday, and highs will be similar to Monday’s, so expect melting of whatever snow we do receive.

Above-average highs in the upper 40s are expected by midweek and low 40s for the rest of the week.

The next precipitation chance is rain on Thursday.