A spring snowstorm hit the Twin Cities metro area on March 5, 2025, resulting in significant snowfall. The storm is noted as the largest of the season at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with snow expected to continue impacting the morning commute.
- Spring snowstorm hits Twin Cities metro.
- Largest snowfall of the season recorded.
- Snow totals vary across Minnesota locations.
- Travel difficulties expected during cleanup process.
- School closings and delays reported statewide.
- Live storm coverage available on FOX 9.
The recent winter storm has affected many areas across Minnesota, delivering heavy snowfall that began overnight and continued into Wednesday morning. Snowfall totals vary significantly across different locations, with some areas experiencing over ten inches while others received less than two inches. As of 6 a.m., notable totals included:
- Ellendale: 10.2 inches
- Apple Valley: 8.5 inches
- Savage: 8 inches
- MSP Airport: 7.4 inches (largest this season)
- Rochester: 3.5 inches
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Twin Cities and much of western Wisconsin, along with blizzard warnings for southern Minnesota until Wednesday afternoon. Wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph have compounded travel difficulties during this period.
As cleanup efforts begin post-storm, conditions are expected to improve by midday when lighter snow will replace heavier accumulations, tapering off before lunchtime. Following this weather event, temperatures are anticipated to rise slightly in the afternoon under sunny skies.
This spring snowstorm has created challenging travel conditions throughout Minnesota, particularly affecting school schedules and daily commutes as residents adapt to significant snowfall levels.
