The Brief
- After record-high temperatures on Friday, parts of Minnesota got snow on Saturday.
- Park Rapids got 6 inches of fresh show. Long Prairie got 5.4.
- The snow clears Saturday night, making for a chilly Sunday.
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
By the numbers:
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
Wind gusts
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