Minnesota's first winter storm of the season will roll in Tuesday afternoon, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult .
The storm will manifest first as rain before transitioning to snow, which should happen in the late afternoon or early evening in the Twin Cities.
A winter storm warning will be in effect starting at 6 p.m. for a large swath of the state, stretching from the Arrowhead to parts of southern Minnesota, and including the Twin Cities. A NEXT Weather Alert is also in effect. WCCO
The heaviest snow will likely hit the corridor north of Interstate 94; several inches could accumulate. Areas to the south will see lighter totals, but still impactful conditions. By noon on Wednesday, the metro could see 3 to 5 inches, while are

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