Winter Storm Alert: Rain to Snow in Midwest and South Dakota.

Early rain in Minnesota will turn to snow by the afternoon, prompting a winter weather advisory that will last through Friday morning. The Twin Cities could see 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulate, while the Arrowhead could see 6+ inches. The snow will continue overnight Thursday into Friday morning, and temperatures will stay cool over the weekend. Commuters are advised to expect a messy evening commute, with low visibilities and increasingly strong winds.