April begins with a wintry mix and the potential measurable snow in some areas.
A winter storm warning and winter weather advisory are in effect for parts of central and northern Minnesota, where some accumulation is expected.
In the metro, the rain-snow mix will shift to rain Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday. A mix of both spring and winter - or "sprinter" - will bring rain and snow to Minnesota from Tuesday into Wednesday Rain-snow mix Tuesday evening
Why you should care:
Minnesotans are no strangers to early April snow.
The Twin Cities has begun to experience a rainy wintry mix that could bring a minor accumulation of slush.
The rain-snow mix will linger through the evening, along with potential freezing rain that could trouble early morning commuters.
Meanwhile, a winter storm warning is in place for northern regions, which could see 10+ inches of accumulation. A winter weather advisory is in place for parts of central and northwestern Minnesota, where 2–3 inches of snow and some icing is possible.
Once temperatures slowly rise after midnight, the mix will transition to rain.
