MINNESOTA — Weather models are showing a sharp disagreement over a potential snow event next Saturday that could impact the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro (MSP) and parts of western and central Wisconsin, with outcomes ranging from minimal snowfall to a more disruptive winter system depending on storm track.
Forecast guidance shows an “all or nothing” setup, where small shifts in the storm’s path could mean the difference between light snow or several inches for the Twin Cities region.
American and Canadian Models Keep Storm Well South
Current American (GFS) and Canadian model solutions track the developing system well south of MSP, with the primary snow band staying across southern Iowa and far southern Minnesota.
Under these scenarios, snowfall totals across the Twin Cities would remain minimal to near zero, with most accumulating snow confined to areas south of the Minnesota–Iowa border. Northern Iowa appears favored for the heavier swath in these model runs…