The Brief
- March has seen more of the Twin Cities’ largest snowstorms than any other month.
- Seven of the top 25 largest snowfall events in the area occurred in March.
- The region could see the largest snow storm of the season this weekend.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – While March may be associated with the start of spring, historical data shows it has produced more of the Twin Cities’ largest snowstorms than any other month.
History of Twin Cities snowstorms
The backstory:
According to data from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, March has produced seven of the top 25 largest snowfall events in the Twin Cities dating back to 1884. This makes it the month with the most significant snowstorms on record.
The DNR suggests the heavy snowstorm season often occurs during the transition months like November and March. These two months account for 13 of the 25 largest snowstorms on record for the metro area. …