Northern Minnesotans could see a mix of rain, ice, thunderstorms and snow this weekend, March 14-16.
The National Weather Service in Duluth said rain and thunderstorms develop over most of Northern Minnesota starting Friday, transitioning into snow Saturday before blustery winds begin on Sunday.
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Travel impacts could include refreezing of surfaces and water ponding.
On the western front, the weather service in Grand Forks issued an advisory of snow and rain, but the wind is expected to begin Saturday for northwestern Minnesota.
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National Weather Service Grand Forks
Some areas of Northern Minnesota could see up to 4 inches of snow, with a stronger chance for more concentrated snow between Detroit Lakes, Fosston and Bemidji.
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