A significant winter storm is forecast to impact Minnesota and parts of the upper Midwest starting late Saturday night, March 14, 2026. Southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, is expected to experience heavy, wet snow with potential snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour. The storm will bring gusty winds, leading to blowing and drifting snow, particularly on Sunday. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated in southern Minnesota and near the Twin Cities, extending into Wisconsin. Weather alerts have been issued, including a winter storm warning and a blizzard warning for various parts of the state, excluding far northern Minnesota.