Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the Twin Cities experienced a significant snowfall on Sunday, March 24, 2024, setting a new daily record. The heavy, wet snowfall reached a total of 8.2 inches, surpassing the previous record of 6.8 inches set in 1996.

Reports indicate that the greater Twin Cities area received an average of 6 to 12 inches of snow, with some areas up north reporting over a foot of snowfall. Snowfall totals are still being reported as of early Monday afternoon.

Northern Minnesota continues to face severe winter weather conditions, as blizzard and winter storm warnings have been issued. The Duluth National Weather Service office has forecasted several more inches of snow accompanied by high winds in the region.

The Twin Cities National Weather Service office also advises caution, stating that some snowfall reports may be older and may not accurately reflect the storm's total accumulation. However, the projected snowfall totals from 7 a.m. on Monday through 7 p.m. on Tuesday indicate that more snow is expected. Blizzard warnings are particularly prominent along the North Shore.

Southern Lake and Southern Cook Counties, including Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais, are under a Blizzard Warning until 7 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. The warning highlights the possibility of blizzard conditions, with an additional 4 to 7 inches of snow and ice accumulations of one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch. Gusts of wind as high as 40 mph can also be expected, making travel extremely difficult and reducing visibility due to patchy blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are in effect for much of northern Minnesota, including the cities of Walker, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, and Douglas County in Wisconsin. These areas may experience heavy mixed precipitation, with an estimated 3 to 5 inches of additional snowfall and around one-tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. Winds gusting up to 35 mph may also cause hazardous travel conditions and reduced visibility.

Looking ahead, rain is expected to persist in the Twin Cities on Monday but is anticipated to change back to snow on Tuesday. An additional inch or two of snow is projected to accumulate on the backside of the system.

In conclusion, the Twin Cities have witnessed a significant winter storm, setting a new daily snowfall record with 8.2 inches of snow. The region continues to face challenging weather conditions with blizzard and winter storm warnings in effect. Residents are advised to exercise caution while traveling and to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and warnings.